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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Bureau of Land Management Nevada issues a fire prevention order

A new Fire Prevention Order will be in effect in Nevada starting Thursday, May 1, 2026, prohibiting certain fire-related activities on BLM-managed lands.
Nevada

BLM approves geotechnical testing for the proposed Deep Synoptic Array

The Bureau of Land Management today approved a categorical exclusion for a new geotechnical study supporting the Deep Synoptic Array project on approximately 16 public acres in Spring Valley of White Pine County. This is an interim approval required for the project to proceed through the National Environmental Policy Act process and not a final right-of-way grant.
Nevada

BLM seeks input for Silver King wild horse management

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on proposed management of wild horses in the Silver King Herd Management Area. The Silver King HMA is managed by the Caliente Field Office in southeast Nevada.
Nevada

BLM Authorizes Shallow Temperature Probes Survey in Mineral County

The Bureau of Land Management, Stillwater Field Office, has approved Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc.’s notice of intent (NOI) to conduct geothermal resource exploration operations for a shallow temperature probe survey in Mineral County, Nevada.
Nevada

BLM approves permanent closure of Abandoned Mine Lands hazards in Lincoln County, Nevada

This closure is necessary to protect persons, property, public lands, resources, and to avoid conflict among public land users.
Nevada

BLM approves Jim Wilkin Trucking Mineral Material Contract Renewal near Rachel in Lincoln County, Nevada

Project will support mineral aggregate, road repairs, and community development within Lincoln County.
Nevada

USWFS excessed two wildland fire engines to county volunteer fire departments

April 17, 2026, the USWFS Winnemucca and Battle Mountain Unit excessed two, wildland fire engines. Grass Valley VFD in Pershing Cnty. received a Type 3 engine and McDermitt VFD in Humboldt Cnty. received a Type 4 engine.
Nevada

The BLM will issue a DNA, FONSI, and DR for the Santa Rosa Integrated Fuels Reduction project

HRFO in cooperation with the US Wildland Fire Service will issue a Determination of NEPA Adequacy, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Decision Record documents for the Santa Rosa Integrated Fuels Reduction project.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM approves Tiehm's Buckwheat introduction program right-of-way

The BLM has issued a decision record, environmental assessment, and finding of no significant impact for the Tiehm's Buckwheat introduction program.
Nevada

BLM approves access road right-of-way

The Bureau of Land Management completed a Categorical Exclusion for construction and maintenance of an access road. The right-of-way provides access to two private parcels in Lander County.
Nevada

BLM approves oil well drilling permit

The Bureau of Land Management issue a Decision and approved the North Diamond Valley Great Basin Unit 1-A application for permit to drill. For more information, please visit the BLM National NEPA Register or contact BLM Geologist Peter Druschke at [email protected] (775) 753-0343.