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.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks input on Rhyolite Ridge Mine Project

BLM opens a public comment period for consideration of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks input on GridLiance West Transmission Line Project

BLM opens a 90-day public comment period for consideration of the GridLiance West Core Upgrades Transmission Line Project.
Arizona, Yuma FO

Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Jove Solar Project, La Paz County, AZ

The Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Jove Solar Project, La Paz County, Arizona.
Alaska

Notice: Alaska Native Claims Selection

The BLM is providing constructive notice of an appealable decision approving conveyance of the surface estate in certain lands to Danzhit Hanlaii Corporation for the Native village of Circle.
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.

Colorado

Notice of 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, Colorado State Office, Lakewood, Colorado, 30 calendar days from the date of this publication.
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).

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

Notice of Public Meeting: Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council Meeting

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) Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as follows.
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.