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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Alaska

Notice: Filing of plats of survey, Alaska

The plats of survey of lands described in this notice are scheduled to be officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska State Office, Anchorage, Alaska. The surveys, which were executed at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the BLM, are necessary for the management of these lands.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Recreation and Public Purpose Lease in Clark County, Nevada

BLM opens a public comment period for consideration of a change of authorized use of 7.20 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada to use for a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police substation.
California

Final Supplementary Rule for Public Lands in the Cotoni-Coast Dairies Unit of the California Coastal National Monument in Santa Cruz County, CA

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing a supplementary rule for all public lands within the Cotoni-Coast Dairies (C-CD) unit of the California Coastal National Monument (CCNM) in Santa Cruz County, California. The final supplementary rule will allow the BLM to manage recreation, address public safety, and provide resource protection on BLM-managed public lands within the C-CD unit of the CCNM. The supplementary rule is needed to enforce the BLM's decisions established in the CCNM Resource Management Plan, as amended.
Alaska

Notice of Availability: Ambler Road Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

The BLM announces the availability of a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Ambler Road project.
Alaska

Notice of Availability: Central Yukon Proposed Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management has prepared a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Central Yukon Planning Area and is announcing the start of a 30-day protest period.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Public Meeting for the Steens Mountain Advisory Council, Oregon

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, BLM's Steens Mountain Advisory Council will meet as follows.
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.