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, Las Cruces DO

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.
Montana-Dakotas

Public Land Order No. 7959; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7628, Withdrawal of Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range; Wyoming

This Public Land Order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 7628, which would otherwise expire March 7, 2025, for an additional 20-year period.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans; Andrews Field Office, Burns District, Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management is taking public comments on the draft environmental impact statement for the Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans in Southeast Oregon.
Oregon-Washington

Barred Owl Management Strategy and Implementation of the Barred Owl Management Strategy in Western Oregon

The USFWS' barred owl management plan resulted from significant public involvement and thorough environmental analysis. BLM’s decision to implement the plan is available online and is posted in the Federal Register.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Segregation of Public Land for the Bonanza Solar Project in Clark County, Nevada

Effective on January 8, 2025, 6,239 acres of public lands in Clark County, Nevada will be segregated for a period of 2 years for the Bonanza Solar project right-of-way applications.
Nevada

BLM seeks public comment for withdrawal application of the Ruby Mountains in Nevada

The United States Forest Service has filed an application for withdrawal of approximately 264,441.79 acres of Federal lands in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.
Eastern States

BLM files notice to terminate Environmental Impact Statement for Twin Metals Project in the Superior National Forest, Lake and St. Louis Counties, Minnesota

By this notice, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Northeastern States District, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is announcing the termination of the Twin Metals Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Montana-Dakotas, South Dakota FO

Public Land Order No. 7956; Withdrawal of Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek Watershed; South Dakota

This Public Land Order (PLO) withdraws 20,510 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Black Hills National Forest, Pennington County, South Dakota.
National Office

BLM makes corrections to rule published in May 2024

The Bureau of Land Management has made technical corrections to a final rule published in May 2024.
California

Public Meetings: Northern California District Resource Advisory Council

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) Northern California District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as follows.