Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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National Office

Revision to regulations regarding onshore oil and gas leasing

The BLM is amending its rules governing oil and gas leasing to effectuate changes to the definitions for “eligible” and “available” as required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
National Office

Revision to regulations regarding oil and gas leasing

This direct final rule removes existing BLM regulations pertaining to stipulations and mitigation measures to effectuate changes required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” enacted on July 4, 2025.
National Office

Revision to regulations regarding coal management provisions and limitations

This direct final rule (DFR) revises existing Bureau of Land Management regulations pertaining to coal royalties to effectuate changes required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted on July 4, 2025.
National Office

Revision to regulations regarding competitive leases

The BLM is amending its rules governing fees for expressions of interest (EOI) to effectuate changes required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

White Sage Fire Daily Update - Aug. 1, 2025

The White Sage Fire is 95% contained. Light, individual smokes may be visible within the fire perimeter as crews continue to repair suppression lines.
Wyoming, Worland FO

BLM rescinds Vees Fire area emergency closure order

Due to reduced wildland fire activity and successful suppression efforts on the Vees Fire the Worland Field Office rescinded the fire area closure in Washakie County.
Nevada

BLM will re-open Water Canyon Recreation Area

The Bureau of Land Management has reopened the Water Canyon Recreation Area.
Alaska

Filing of survey plats: Alaska

The plats of survey of lands described in this notice are scheduled to be officially filed in the BLM, Alaska State Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
Wyoming

BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District issues fire restrictions

Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will begin August 1XX on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District’s Cody, Lander and Worland field offices in Big Horn, Carbon, Fremont, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Sweetwater and Washakie counties.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM field office notifies public about algae blooms in the Rio Grande

Taos Field Office is notifying the public that blue-green algae are present in the Rio Grande. Most blue-green algae are safe, people should be aware that toxic conditions can exist and should limit their contact.
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM opens boat launch after repairs at Lake Havasu’s Take Off Point recreation area

The Lake Havasu Field Office has reopened the western boat launch at the Take Off Point recreation area after repairing damage caused to the structure.