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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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.
New Mexico

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, Mewbourne Oil Company timely filed a petition for reinstatement of competitive oil and gas lease in Eddy County, New Mexico.
New Mexico

Public Meetings of the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, New Mexico

Bureau of Land Management's Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.
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.
Wyoming

Public Meeting for the Wyoming Resource Advisory Council

Wyoming Resource Advisory Council to hold fourth meeting in fiscal year 2024.
Oregon-Washington

Dept. of Interior extends withdrawal of public land for Chief Joseph Dam project in Washington

Extending the withdrawal created by Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7608 for the Chief Joseph Dam project for an additional 20-year period.
Idaho

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting for Mud Flat Oolite Site, Idaho

The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw 1,957.89 acres of public land. This notice initiates a 90-day public comment period and announces the opportunity to request a public meeting on the proposed withdrawal.
Montana-Dakotas

Extension of Withdrawal of Wisdom Administrative Site

Extension of the withdrawal of public domain land outside the exterior boundary of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.