Notices & Rules

The Federal Register is the official daily publication for notices, proposed rules and final rules of Federal agencies. The BLM uses the Federal Register to announce and explain our plans to solve problems and accomplish goals, and to give the public an opportunity to comment on the actions we propose. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO

Public Land Order No. 7940; Placitas Area Withdrawal, New Mexico

This Public Land Order (PLO) withdraws 4,212.98 acres of public lands from location and entry under the United States mining laws, from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, and from disposal of

National Office

Fluid Minerals and Leasing Process

The Bureau of Land Management is revising its oil and gas leasing regulations.

Wyoming

Notice of Realty Action: Non-Competitive (Direct) Sale of Public Lands in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes a non-competitive (direct) sale of 307.5 acres of public lands in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, to PacifiCorp.

Idaho

Federal Register: Notice of Public Meetings of the Idaho Resource Advisory Council

The Idaho RAC will participate in a field tour on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 8:15 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).

Colorado

Rocky Mountain RAC seeking nominations

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC) is seeking nominations to fill one existing vacancy.

National Office

Agency Information Collection Activities; Conveyance of Federally-Owned Mineral Interests

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management proposes to renew an information collection.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Announces Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands at Red Rock Canyon NCA for L’Etape Las Vegas 2024

The Bureau of Land Management Red Rock/Sloan Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration on May 5, 2024, from 6 a.m.

National Office

Update of the Communications Uses Program, Cost Recovery Fee Schedules, and Rights-of-Way

The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, is issuing this final rule to streamline the BLM's communications uses program, update its cost recovery fee schedules, and ad

National Office

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Department of the Interior is issuing a public notice of its intent to modify the Bureau of Land Management Privacy Act system of records to consolidate two systems of records to reflect the expand

National Office

Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation

The Wast Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation rule aims to reduce the waste of natural gas from venting, flaring, and leaks during oil and gas production activitie