Public Input & Actions

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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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM seeks input on proposed lithium exploration in McDermitt Caldera

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to explore for lithium in the McDermitt Caldera near Nevada in Malheur County, Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Record of Decision: Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Lakeview Resource Management Plan, Lakeview District, OR

The BLM-re-initiated the Lakeview RMP Amendment process in September of 2018 and tribal consultation is on-going. The proposed Lakeview RMP Amendment and Final EIS are now available for 30-day protest period.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO, Medford DO

Record of Decision: Approved Resource Management Plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in Oregon/Washington and California

The BLM evaluated the changed circumstances the non-discretionary designations presented and concluded that the CSNM RMP needs to be revised to encompass all lands in the Monument under one plan.
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.
Oregon-Washington

Public Land Order No. 7957; Withdrawal of Public Land for the Protection of Three Recreation Sites; Oregon

Subject to valid existing rights, this order withdraws 103.92 acres of Bureau of Land Management-administered public lands in Douglas County, Oregon
Oregon-Washington

Filing of Plats of Survey: Oregon/Washington

The plats of survey of the following described lands are scheduled to be officially filed in the BLM, Oregon State Office, Portland, Oregon, 30 calendar days from the date of this publication.
Oregon-Washington

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project

The BLM announces the availability of the ROD for the FEIS for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project which proposes construction and maintenance of fuel breaks on BLM-administered lands located in southeastern Oregon. 
Oregon-Washington

Notice of Public Meetings of the Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, BLM Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet January 14-15, 2025.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM seeks public input on plan for Louse Canyon Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to improve rangeland health and livestock grazing management within the Louse Canyon Geographic Management Area
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM sets aside lands for review of proposed Expedition Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily setting aside roughly 4,037 acres of public lands associated with the proposed Expedition Solar Project near Redmond in Deschutes County.

Contact Information

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