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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Utah

BLM Utah signs decision record for Q1 oil and gas lease sales

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office has signed the Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Interest, and Decision Record for the First Quarter oil and gas lease sale.
Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

Community mineral materials pit authorized off Sheep Bridge Road

The BLM St. George Field Office has issued a Categorical Exclusion and Decision Record
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM authorizes Jenson Oil Wells drilling permits in Duchesne County

The BLM Vernal Field Office has authorized Javelin Energy Partners to drill three oil wells from an existing well pad in Duchesne County, supporting energy development on Indian Trust mineral leases.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM authorizes P1 Well Pad drilling permits and infrastructure in Duchesne County

The BLM Vernal Field Office has authorized the P1 Well Pad and three oil wells for Scout Energy Management, supporting energy infrastructure in the Greater Monument Buttes Unit of Duchesne County, Utah.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO

Rook Well Pad drilling permits authorized; Red Rock Events SRP renewal approved

The BLM has authorized oil drilling permits for the Rook Well Pad and a Special Recreation Permit renewal for mountain bike races in Cedar City to support infrastructure and recreation on Utah's public lands.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM issues right-of-way for Mary Cashen Canyon Road in Uintah County

The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued a right-of-way for Mary Cashen Canyon Road and authorized three additional regional projects to support infrastructure and public land management in Uintah County, Utah.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO, Color Country DO, Richfield FO

Goblin City Trail designated; Utility infrastructure renewals and extensions authorized

The BLM has designated the Goblin City hiking trail for non-motorized use and authorized several utility infrastructure projects, including power line renewals and telecommunications extensions across central Utah.
Utah

BLM opens application period for 2026 Artist in Residence program

The Canyon Country District is announcing the 2026 Artist in Residence program application period, from March 31 to June 1, 2026. This year, the residency will take place in the Moab Field Office. 
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

Rock crawl trails designated; Vegetation and fuel treatments authorized in Uintah County

The BLM has designated four rock-crawling trails for motorized use and authorized over 6,700 acres of vegetation treatments in the Powder Springs area to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM asks climbers to avoid Long Canyon routes to protect bighorn sheep

The Bureau of Land Management asks climbers to voluntarily avoid rock climbing in Long Canyon from April 1 through June 15 to help protect desert bighorn sheep during a critical time in their reproductive cycle.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM authorizes oil well development in Duchesne County

The BLM Vernal Field Office has approved drilling permits for the Andre 1-18-3-2 and Diehard oil well projects, supporting federal and Indian Trust mineral production on private lands in Duchesne County.