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, North Central DO, Malta FO
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Dry Fork Road reopens; some construction activities continue

The Dry Fork Road in south Phillips County, Montana, reopened to through-traffic, today, Bureau of Land Management officials with the Malta Field Office announced.
Montana-Dakotas, Butte FO
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BLM seeks comments on proposed placer mining in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

The BLM Butte Field Office is seeking input on the Montana Sapphire Mining Company’s Plan of Operations to conduct placer mining on public lands in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM approves limited access for carbon sequestration test well in response to public input

In direct response to public feedback, the Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas has approved a limited portion of the proposed Snowy River Carbon Sequestration Project application in Carter County, Montana.
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.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO
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BLM to repair Dry Fork Road culverts; temporary closure, detour scheduled

Through-traffic will be limited on Dry Fork Road in south Phillips County, Montana, July 23 through mid-August, as contractors work to replace two damaged 4-feet-diameter culverts running under the road.
Montana-Dakotas
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Intent to amend the Resource Management Plan for the Miles City Field Office, Montana, and prepare an associated environmental assessment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas State Director intends to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) amendment with an associated environmental assessment (EA) for the Miles City Field Office.
Intent to amend the Resource Management Plan for the Miles City Field Office, M…
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
Two rangers use a boat to patrol the White Cliffs section of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument.

Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River seasonal boating restrictions in effect

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument staff remind motorized vessel operators of seasonal boating restrictions along river segments designated as wild and scenic.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
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BLM seeks public input on proposed guided hunting permit in southwest Montana

The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to comment on a proposed special recreation permit application from Bozeman Hunting Company to conduct commercially guided hunting trips on public lands.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Central DO, Western Montana DO
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BLM reminds visitors to celebrate safely during Independence Day weekend

In just about one week, Independence Day celebrations will light up the sky across the nation. Please, remember that fireworks and other types of pyrotechnics, are strictly prohibited on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Montana-Dakotas
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Draft environmental assesment for Flakirk Mining Company's emergency Federal coal lease-by-application is available for public revew

The BLM and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) announce that a draft environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review and comment for the Falkirk Mining Company's emergency Federal coal lease-by-application
Draft environmental assesment for Flakirk Mining Company's emergency Federal co…
Montana-Dakotas
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Public meeting for the Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet as follows.
Public meeting for the Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council

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