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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Montana-Dakotas
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BLM to begin road construction, recreation improvements at Ringing Rocks site

The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will begin a series of improvements this week to enhance safety and public access at the popular Ringing Rocks recreation site in Jefferson County, Montana, on July 21.
Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO
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BLM announces temporary closures for Bonneville Salt Flats summer speed racing events

The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the Bonneville Salt Flats Special Recreation Management Area to allow for various speed racing events.
Alaska
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BLM ends emergency fire closure of Lower Birch Creek Wayside near Central, Alaska

Due to reduced wildland fire activity and successful suppression efforts on the Ptarmigan Fire Complex, the BLM lifted the fire closure order that closed the Lower Birch Creek Wayside near mile 140 of the Steese Highway.
Alaska Fire Service, Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM seeks public input on proposed McTarnahan Communication Site

The BLM is seeking public comment to inform preparation of an EA for the proposed McTarnahan Communication Site project located south of Carson City.
Utah
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BLM seeks input for Upper Sevier Vegetation Enhancement Project

The BLM is proposing vegetation treatments in Panguitch Valley to reduce wildfire risk, improve drought resilience, and restore native plants. Public comments on the plan are now open.
Nevada
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BLM to begin the FY2025 Pancake Emergency wild horse gather

On or about July 22, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Pancake Herd Management Area.
Arizona, Gila DO
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Monsoon moisture signals easing of fire restrictions in Southeast Arizona

Fire restrictions have been lifted on state and federal lands throughout southeastern Arizona.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO
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BLM seeks input on two plans with changes to camping fees in southeast Idaho

The public is encouraged to review two recreation plans and submit comments by Aug. 18, 2025.
Alaska, Fairbanks DO, Eastern Interior FO
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BLM announces fall Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt in Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20F in early August through the end of September.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM approves Lahontan wild horse gather plan

The BLM has approved a plan for how the agency will gather excess wild horses in the Lahontan herd management area.
National Office
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Interior rescinds outdated energy regulations

Eighteen redundant regulations rescinded under Trump administration’s sweeping deregulatory agenda to reduce costs, enhance energy independence, and streamline federal oversight.
Rescission of regulations regarding hearing procedures, Rescission of regulations regarding competitive and non-competitive geothermal …, Rescission of regulations regarding geothermal leases, Rescission of regulations regarding production incentives for geothermal leases, Rescission of regulations regarding geothermal lease royalty rate terms, Rescission of regulations regarding leasing of solid minerals other than coal a…, Rescission of regulations regarding mining claim and millsite use, Rescission of regulations regarding plans of operations for mining claims, Rescission of regulations regarding the disposal of reserved minerals under the…, Rescission of regulations regarding mineral locations within national forest wi…, Rescission of regulations regarding requirement for filing statement of assessm…, Rescission of regulations regarding mining claim payments , Rescission of regulations regarding FLPMA Documents, Rescission of regulations regarding mining claim payments, Rescission of regulations regarding annual fees for oil shale placer mining cla…, Rescission of regulations regarding geothermal operations plans and drilling pe…, Rescission of regulations regarding plans of operations for mining claims, Rescission of regulations regarding existing use and occupancy under mining laws

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