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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Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM opens comment opportunity for withdrawal extension at Nevada Test and Training Range

The United States Air Force has requested a 20-year extension of a BLM public lands withdrawal at Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) for the use of a base camp to protect support facilities.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM opens comment opportunity for withdrawal extension at Halligan Mesa in Nye County, Nevada

The United States Air Force (Air Force) has requested a 20-year extension of a BLM public lands withdrawal at Halligan Mesa for the use of the Air Force for a communication site and support facilities.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM extends withdrawal of public lands at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada

This Public Land Order (PLO) extends the duration of the withdrawal for an additional 20-year period for the United States Air Force to protect a runway safe zone at Nellis Air Force Base located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
National Office

Agency Information Collection Activities; Mineral Surveys, Mineral Patent Applications, Adverse Claims, Protests, and Contests

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management proposes to renew an information collection for mineral surveys, mineral patent applications, adverse claims, protests, and contests
Montana-Dakotas, North Dakota FO

Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the North Dakota Resource Management Plan Revision

The BLM announces start of a 30-day protest period of the proposed Resource Management plan for the North Dakota Resource Management Plan Revision.
Wyoming

Dry Creek Trona Mine Project, Notice of Availability

Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Dry Creek Trona Mine Project, Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO

Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the BLM Rio Puerco Field Office, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Rio Puerco Field Office.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

Public Meeting for the Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council

The Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet September 11, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time, at the Glasgow City-County Library in Glasgow, Montana.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Call for Nominations to the Western Montana Resource Advisory Council

The BLM requests nominations for the Western Montana Resource Advisory Council.
National Office

Temporary Closure and Restriction Orders

The Bureau of Land Management is revising its regulations to modernize and streamline how the agency notifies the public of temporary closure and restriction orders; clarify that such orders may be issued to avoid conflicts among public land users and ensure the privacy of Tribal activities for traditional or cultural use; require that all orders specify the date and time that a temporary closure or restriction becomes effective and terminates; and harmonize the penalties for violating temporary closure and restriction orders consistent with current statutory authority.
Alaska

Alaska Native Claims Selection

The BLM is providing constructive notice of an appealable decision conveying certain lands to Doyon, Limited, an Alaska Native regional corporation, pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.