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, Farmington FO

Termination of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Farmington Mancos-Gallup Resource Management Plan Amendment, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are terminating the preparation of an environmental impact statement for the Farmington Mancos-Gallup Resource Management Plan Amendment. 
Arizona, Hassayampa FO

Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification; Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal from the City of Buckeye to lease approximately 640 acres of public land through the Recreation and Public Purposes Act to expand Skyline Regional Park.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed options for relinquishing of lands near Walker Lake, Nevada

The BLM is seeking public comment on a series of proposals regarding administrative withdrawal and transfers of land located near Walker Lake in Mineral County, Nevada.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Segregation of Public Land for the Samantha Solar Project in White Pine County, Nevada

Effective on July 8, 2024, 4,810.00 acres of public lands in White Pine County, Nevada will be segregated for a period of 2 years for the Samantha Solar project right-of-way application.
Colorado, Utah

Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus minimus), Colorado and Utah

The BLM has prepared a Proposed RMP Amendment and Final EIS to promote Gunnison sage-grouse recovery and maintain and enhance habitat, across the eight recognized populations in southwest Colorado and southeast Utah.
National Office

Agency Information Collection Activities

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management proposes to renew an information collection on Recreation Surveys and Focus Groups to Support Outcomes-Focused Management.
Alaska

Notice of Availability of the ANCSA 17(d)(1) Withdrawals Final Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska

The BLM announced the availability of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) 17(d)(1) Withdrawals Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
National Office

Required Fees for Mining Claims or Sites

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing this final rule to make statutorily required adjustments to its location and maintenance fees for unpatented mining claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites.
National Office

Rights-of-Way, Leasing, and Operations for Renewable Energy; Corrections

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on May 1, 2024.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks comment on proposed land sale in Nye County, Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management invites public input on a proposal to sell approximately 249 acres of BLM-administered public lands in Nye County to the Foreland/Eagle Springs Refinery at fair market value.
Alaska

Notice of Alaska Native Claims Selection

The BLM provides notice that it's issuing an appealable decision to convey surface estate Oscarville Native Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation, per the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.