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Filing of Plats of Survey, Colorado
The plats of survey of the following described lands are scheduled to be officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State Office, Lakewood, Colorado, 30-calendar days from the date of this publication. The surveys, which were executed at the request of the BLM and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are necessary for the management of these lands.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Mojave Precious Metals Exploration Drilling Project, Ridgecrest, Inyo County, CA
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Mojave Exploration Drilling Project.
Public Land Order No. 7960; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7634; Withdrawal of Public Land for the United States Air Force, Nevada
This Public Land Order (PLO) extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 7634 of 1,979 acres, which would otherwise expire on May 5, 2025, for an additional 20-year period. This extension is necessary to continue the protection of support facilities for the safe and secure operation of national defense activities on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).
Public Land Order No. 7963; National Defense Operating Area Withdrawal, Dona Ana, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties, NM
This Order withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, approximately 109,651 acres of Federal lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, mineral leasing laws, and geothermal leasing laws, for a period of 3 years for use by the Department of the Army for border security purposes. This withdrawal also transfers administrative jurisdiction of the lands to the Department of the Army.
Rescission and Termination of the Environmental Impact Statement Analyzing the Potential Environmental Effects From Maintaining Secretary Jewell's Coal Leasing Moratorium
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Headquarters Solid Minerals is announcing the rescission of the Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) and termination of the EIS analyzing the potential environmental effects from maintaining Secretary Jewell's coal leasing moratorium.
Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Oil and Gas Leasing Decisions in Seven States From February 2015 to December 2020; Rescission
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is rescinding its notice to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the oil and gas leasing decisions in seven States from February 2015 to December 2020. The BLM announced its intent to prepare the EIS in a notice that published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2025.
Public Land Order No. 7961; Extension of Public Land Order No. 6591; Withdrawal of Public Land for the United States Air Force, Nevada
This Public Land Order (PLO) extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 6591, Parcel "B," as extended by PLO No. 7630, for an additional 20-year period. These public lands were withdrawn from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, and reserved for use by the United States Air Force to protect a communication site and support facilities used for the safe and secure operation of national defense activities. This extension is necessary to continue the protection of a communications site and support facilities used for the safe and secure operation of national defense activities on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).
Draft Environmental Assessment, Public Hearing, and Request for Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment, Maximum Economic Recovery, and Fair Market Value for the Freedom Mine Company Proposed Emergency Federal Coal Lease-by-Application and Mining Plan Modification for NDM 111186 and Mining Plan Modification for NDM 091535, Mercer County, ND
The Bureau of Land Management (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 Coteau Property Company's emergency Federal coal lease- by-application (LBA) for Freedom Mine, serial number NDM-111186, and mining plan modifications for NDM-091535 and the proposed NDM-111186. The BLM and OSMRE also announce that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the draft EA, Fair Market Value (FMV), Maximum Economic Recovery (MER), and on factors that may affect the FMV and MER determinations of the coal resources contained in the proposed LBA lease tracts. The BLM and OSMRE take these actions in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Silver Peak Lithium Mine Amendment to Plan of Operations Project, Esmeralda County, Nevada
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tonopah Field Office, Tonopah, Nevada, intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to consider the potential effects of the Silver Peak Lithium Mine Amendment to Plan of Operations Project (Project), Esmeralda County, Nevada. This notice announces the beginning of the scoping period to solicit public comments and identify issues.
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Dry Creek Trona Mine Project, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Dry Creek Trona Mine project in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Public Land Order No. 7962; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7625 Gallinas Peak and West Turkey Cone Electronic Site Withdrawal; New Mexico
This order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7625 for an additional 20-year period. On February 17, 2005, PLO No. 7625 withdrew 140 acres of National Forest System Lands in Lincoln County, New Mexico, from location and entry under the United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, to protect the Gallinas Peak and West Turkey Cone Electronic Sites for a period of 20 years. The land description in PLO No. 7625 was updated to align with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cadastral Survey's current standards for land description specifications. The withdrawal's location, footprint, and acreage remain unchanged.
Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Spring Valley Gold Mine Project, Pershing County, NV
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Solidus Resources, LLC's (Solidus) Spring Valley Gold Mine Project (Project) in Pershing County, Nevada.
Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Oil and Gas Leasing Decisions in Seven States From February 2015 to December 2020
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for approximately 3,224 oil and gas leases sold in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming and issued pursuant to 74 individual lease sale decisions. The EIS will provide a comprehensive analysis of the potential environmental impacts from these leases, which have been remanded to BLM for further review, including the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions (to include the social cost of carbon) and other common impacts.
Records of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for Bears Ears National Monument and Approval of the Amendment to the Manti-La Sal National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (USDA Forest Service) (jointly "the Agencies") announce the availability of the Records of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for BLM-administered portions of the Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) and a ROD for the Approval of the Amendment to the 1986 Manti-La Sal National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) that adopts the Approved RMP for USDA Forest Service-administered portions of BENM located in southeastern Utah. The Department of the Interior Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management signed the BLM ROD, which constitutes the final decision of the BLM and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately on BLM-administered lands. The Manti-La Sal National Forest Supervisor signed the USDA Forest Service ROD approving an amendment to the LRMP to adopt the Approved RMP. The amendment to the LRMP will become effective 30 days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Jove Solar Project, La Paz County, Arizona
In compliance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Jove Solar Project, located in La Paz County, Arizona. The Record of Decision signed on January 3, 2025, constitutes the decision of the BLM, as approved by the Department of the Interior.
Response to Utah Governor's Appeal of the BLM Utah State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing this notice to explain why the Department of the Interior denied the Governor of Utah's recommendations regarding the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Call for Nominations for Bureau of Land Management Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council
The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) for terms scheduled to expire. This RAC provides advice and recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and management of the National System of Public Lands within its geographic areas.
Alaska Native Claims Selection
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hereby provides constructive notice that it will issue an appealable decision approving conveyance of the surface estate in certain lands to Cook Inlet Region, Inc., an Alaska Native regional corporation, pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA), as amended. Ownership of the subsurface estate will be retained by the United States.
Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting for the Sloan Utility and Transportation Corridor; Clark County, NV
At the request of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw approximately 1,043.57 acres of public lands located in Clark County, Nevada, from location and entry under the United States mining laws and from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, but not from the disposal of mineral materials under the mineral materials disposal laws, for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights. The purpose of the proposed withdrawal is to establish protection for a utility and transportation corridor to facilitate the orderly development of future infrastructure and public services while preventing conflicting land uses. Publication of this notice segregates these lands for up to 2 years from location and entry under the United States mining laws and from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, but not from the disposal of mineral materials under the mineral materials disposal laws, subject to valid existing rights. This notice initiates a 90-day public comment period and announces an opportunity to request a public meeting.
BLM Director's Response to the Appeals by the Governors of California and Utah of the BLM State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development Resource Management Plan Amendments, Also Known as the Updated Western Solar Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing this notice of the reasons for the BLM Principal Deputy Director's determination to reject the recommendations of the Governors of California and Utah regarding the Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development Resource Management Plan Amendments (RMPAs).
Public Land Order No. 7958; Extension of Public Land Order No. 6597, as Extended; for White Mountain Petroglyphs Site, Wyoming
This order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order (PLO) No. 6597, as extended by PLO No. 7621, for an additional 20-year period. PLO No. 6597, as extended, withdrew 20 acres of public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights, to protect the White Mountain Petroglyphs Site. Extension of the withdrawal is necessary to protect the Native American, cultural resource, wildlife, scenic, and educational values of, as well as the capital investment in, the White Mountain Petroglyphs Site.
Proposed Withdrawal and Public Meeting for the Amargosa Valley, Nevada
The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw 308,890 acres of Federal lands located in Nye County, Nevada, from location and entry under the United States mining laws, and from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights. The area also includes approximately 40,000 acres, more or less, of non-Federal lands that would be subject to the withdrawal if they are subsequently acquired by the United States. The purpose of the proposed withdrawal is to protect the cultural, recreational, and biological resources of these lands. Publication of this notice temporarily segregates the lands for up to 2 years from location and entry under the United States mining laws and leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights. The lands will remain open to disposal under the mineral materials laws. This notice initiates a 90-day public comment period and announces a public meeting on the proposed withdrawal, including input related to ongoing mining activities for sepiolite, saponite, and bentonite within the study area related to projected development of valid existing rights.
Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the North Dakota Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, North Dakota
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management signed the ROD on January 8, 2025, which constitutes the decision of the BLM and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately.
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Nevada
The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw approximately 1,805 acres of public lands in the Las Vegas Valley from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the public land laws, including from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from disposal of mineral materials under the mineral materials disposal laws or leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, for a period of up to 20 years, subject to valid existing rights. The purpose of the withdrawal would be to protect the natural and cultural resources in the lands adjacent to the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony, Clark County, Nevada. The lands would remain under the management of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Publication of this notice temporarily segregates the land for up to 2 years from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the public land laws, including from location and entry under the United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, while the application is being processed. The notice initiates a 90-day public comment period and announces an opportunity to request a public meeting regarding the withdrawal proposal.
Public Meeting for the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Rule
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 (BLM) National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the BLM Public Lands Rule will meet as follows.
Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Ranegras Plains Energy Center, La Paz County, AZ
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Ranegras Plains Energy Center, La Paz County, Arizona.
Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument (Monument) located in Do[ntilde]a Ana County, New Mexico. The BLM New Mexico State Director signed the ROD on January 8, 2025, which constitutes the decision of the BLM and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately.
Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) in Utah. The Department of the Interior Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management signed the ROD on Jan. 6, 2025, which constitutes the decision of the BLM, makes the Approved RMP effective immediately, and replaces the 2020 GSENM and Kanab Escalante Planning Area RMPs.
New Recreation Fee Areas and New Fees for Existing Individual Special Recreation Permits for On-River Camping in the Gunnison River Special Recreation Management Area Within the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, Colorado
Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO), Upper Colorado River District, and the Uncompahgre Field Office (UFO), Southwest District, intend to establish recreation fee areas at existing developed campgrounds, future developed campgrounds and campsites, and for designated campsites within the Gunnison River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (D-E NCA) as managed by the field offices as one NCA unit in Delta, Mesa, and Montrose Counties.
Notice of Availability of the Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans Draft Environmental Impact Statement in the Andrews Field Office, Burns District, Oregon
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans.
Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for Adopting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Barred Owl Management Strategy and Implementation of the Barred Owl Management Strategy in Western Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) adopting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Barred Owl Management Strategy and implementation of the strategy in western Oregon. The ROD constitutes the decision of the BLM.
New Recreation Fee Areas on Public Lands Managed by the BLM Coeur d'Alene Field Office, Idaho
Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d'Alene Field Office will establish day-use fees at Mica Bay Boater Park and Killarney Lake Campground and Access, located in Kootenai County; and at the Huckleberry Campground in Shoshone County.
Public Land Order No. 7959; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7628, Withdrawal of Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range; Wyoming
This Public Land Order (PLO) extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 7628, which would otherwise expire March 7, 2025, for an additional 20-year period. PLO No. 7628 withdrew 1,960.10 acres of public lands in Big Horn County, Wyoming, from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, to protect wild horse and wildlife habitat and watershed, recreation, cultural, and scenic values within the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range (PMWHR).
Notice of Segregation of Public Land for the Bonanza Solar Project, Clark County, NV
Through this notice the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is segregating public lands for the Bonanza Solar Project right-of-way application from appropriation under the public land laws, including the Mining Law, but not the Mineral Leasing or Material Sales Acts, for a period of 2 years from the date of publication of this notice, subject to valid existing rights. This segregation is to allow for the orderly administration of the public lands to facilitate the consideration of development of renewable energy resources. The public lands segregated by this notice total 6,239 acres.
Filing of Plats of Survey; Nevada
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and interested State and local government officials of the filing of Plats of Survey in Nevada.
Public Meetings of the California Desert District Advisory Council
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District Advisory Council (Council) will meet as indicated below.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Color-of-Title Application
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to renew an information collection.
Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council Announces 2025 Meetings
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 (BLM) Colorado's Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC) is announcing its 2025 meeting dates.
Public Land Order No. 7957; Withdrawal of Public Land for the Protection of Three Recreation Sites; Oregon
Subject to valid existing rights, this order withdraws 103.92 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-administered public lands in Douglas County, Oregon from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, for a period of 20 years to protect the unique recreational values at three public recreation sites. This Public Land Order (PLO) would also withdraw an additional 38.5 acres of non-Federal lands and an additional 21.20 acres of non-Federal subsurface mineral interests in the same manner described in the PLO, should the United States acquire such lands or interests in land in the future.
Public Land Order No. 7955; Partial Revocation of Withdrawals Created by Secretary Orders Dated December 10 and 22, 1928, for the Avalon Reservoir Carlsbad Project; New Mexico
This Public Land Order (Order) partially revokes two withdrawals created by Secretary's orders dated December 10 and 22, 1928, issued pursuant to the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, section 3, to support the Bureau of Reclamation's (BOR) Avalon Reservoir Carlsbad Project. The BOR has determined that 335.25 acres of withdrawn lands are no longer needed for reclamation purposes and has requested that the withdrawals be partially revoked. This Order opens the lands to appropriation under the public land laws, subject to valid existing rights.
Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs Field Office, Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Rock Springs Field Office located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The BLM Principal Deputy Director signed the ROD on December 20, 2024, which constitutes the decision of the BLM and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately.
BLM Director's Response to the State of Alaska Governor's Appeal of the BLM Alaska State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing this notice of the reasons for the BLM Director's determination to reject the Governor of Alaska's recommendations regarding the Central Yukon Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
New Recreation Fee Areas and Requirement To Obtain an Individual Special Recreation Permit for On-River Camping Within the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Areas, Colorado
Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kremmling Field Office (KFO) and the Colorado River Valley Field Office (CRVFO) are establishing new Special Areas and new recreation fee areas (campgrounds, designated campsites, and day use fees) within the two Upper Colorado River (UCR) Special Recreation Management Areas (SRMAs) managed by the field offices.
Notice of Application for Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Diamond Rim Quartz Crystal Interpretative Area, Arizona
On behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Forest Service (USFS) has filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting that the Secretary of the Interior extend the withdrawal created by Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7664, for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 7664, which will currently expire on Jun 11, 2026, withdrew 990 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands located within the Tonto National Forest from location and entry under the U.S. mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, to protect the Diamond Rim Quartz Crystal Interpretative Area, located in Gila County, Arizona, from potential adverse impacts from mining. This notice provides for the public to comment and request a public meeting for the 20-year withdrawal extension application.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Free Use Application and Permit for Vegetative or Mineral Materials
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to renew an information collection.
Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Rio Puerco Field Office in Albuquerque, NM
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rio Puerco Field Office located in central and northwestern New Mexico. The BLM Director signed the ROD on December 23, 2024, which constitutes the decision of the BLM and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately.
Notice of Lease Sale and Notice of Availability of the Detailed Statement of Sale for the Coastal Plain 2025 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is changing the oil and gas lease sale bid opening date, previously published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2024, for 12 tracts in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Withdrawal Application and Public Meeting for the Ruby Mountains; Nevada
The United States Forest Service (USFS) has filed an application requesting that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw approximately 264,441.79 acres of Federal lands in the Ruby Mountains from leasing under the mineral and geothermal laws, for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights. The application also includes approximately 44,670.87 acres of non- Federal lands that would be subject to the withdrawal if they are subsequently acquired by the United States. The purpose of the withdrawal would be to preserve the scenic values, recreational opportunities, outdoor economy, rare wildlife and plant habitat, and cultural resources that the Ruby Mountains and neighboring spaces support. The lands would remain open to location and entry under the U.S. mining laws, and subject to mineral material disposal under the Materials Act of 1947. Publication of this notice temporarily segregates the lands for up to 2 years, initiates a 90-day public comment period, and announces to the public an opportunity to comment and participate in a virtual public meeting on the USFS' withdrawal application.
BLM Director's Response to the Montana Governor's Appeal of the BLM Montana/Dakotas State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for the Miles City Field Office Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing this notice of the reasons for the BLM Director's determination to reject the Governor of Montana's recommendations regarding the Miles City Field Office Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Final SEIS).
Notice of Availability of the Records of Decision for Reconsideration of a Highway Right-of-Way Application and Associated Amendment of an Incidental Take Permit, Washington County, UT
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), as co-lead agencies, announce the availability of the records of decision (RODs) for the Northern Corridor highway right-of-way (ROW) and associated amendment of an incidental take permit (ITP) located in Washington County, Utah. The RODs constitute the decisions of the BLM and FWS.
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