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 Approves Oil Wells and Mule Deer Guzzlers in Utah

The BLM Vernal Field Office approved the Super Pad 1 oil wells and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument approved the Paunsaugunt mule deer habitat enhancement project.
Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO

BLM Withdrawal Extension Protects Central Utah Water Delivery Infrastructure

The BLM extended Public Land Order No. 7668, for an additional 20 years to protect critical water infrastructure of the Utah Lake Drainage Basin and Diamond Fork Systems of the Central Utah Project.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM approves Yergensen Oil Wells near Myton in Duchesne County

The BLM has approved the Yergensen Oil Wells to produce from existing federal mineral leases on split estate lands north of Myton city in Duchesne County.
Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

BLM approves 2026 Red Bull Rampage on public lands in Washington County

BLM approves the 2026 Red Bull Rampage public lands in Washington County.
Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM Approves Filming Land Use Permit in Eastern Utah

The BLM has issued a categorical exclusion and decision record that authorizes the issuance of a land use permit for filming and filming related activities for up to 18 days in the Moab Field Office.
Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO

Fireworks Not Allowed at Bonneville Salt Flats for July 24

The BLM West Desert District reminds the public that fireworks are not authorized on the Bonneville Salt Flats or surrounding BLM-managed lands on July 24.
Color Country DO, Cedar City FO, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM Approves 2026 Sawmill Fire ES&R and a Grand County SRP

The BLM has approved emergency stabilization and rehabilitation for the 2026 Sawmill Fire area and approved a special recreation permit in Grand County.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

Antelope 2 Pad oil wells approved; Big Brush Creek riparian habitat restoration authorized

The BLM has authorized WEM Operating LLC to drill three oil wells in Duchesne County and approved riparian habitat restoration, including beaver dam structures, along Big Brush Creek in Uintah County.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM Authorizes Three Utah Locations for Commercial Technical Rescue Classes

The BLM issued an environmental assessment and decision record that authorizes use of three locations (Cable Arch Area, Kane Creek Rim, and Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint) for commercial technical rescue classes.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO

BLM Authorizes Modification and Extension of Ruin Canyon Fence in San Juan County

The BLM authorizes the modification and extension of the existing Ruin Canyon Fence to a cliff line to provide a more reliable barrier to cattle, and to protect riparian and cultural resources.
Utah

BLM Signs Decision Record for 2026 Second Quarter Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office has issued an Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Decision Record for the 2026 second quarter oil and gas lease sale.