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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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Segregation of Public Land for the Bonanza Solar Project in Clark County, Nevada

Effective on January 8, 2025, 6,239 acres of public lands in Clark County, Nevada will be segregated for a period of 2 years for the Bonanza Solar project right-of-way applications.
Nevada

BLM seeks public comment for withdrawal application of the Ruby Mountains in Nevada

The United States Forest Service has filed an application for withdrawal of approximately 264,441.79 acres of Federal lands in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.
Eastern States

BLM files notice to terminate Environmental Impact Statement for Twin Metals Project in the Superior National Forest, Lake and St. Louis Counties, Minnesota

By this notice, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Northeastern States District, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is announcing the termination of the Twin Metals Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Montana-Dakotas, South Dakota FO

Public Land Order No. 7956; Withdrawal of Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek Watershed; South Dakota

This Public Land Order (PLO) withdraws 20,510 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Black Hills National Forest, Pennington County, South Dakota.
National Office

BLM makes corrections to rule published in May 2024

The Bureau of Land Management has made technical corrections to a final rule published in May 2024.
California

Public Meetings: Northern California District Resource Advisory Council

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) Northern California District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as follows.
Nevada, Mount Lewis FO

BLM confirms Fish Creek Herd Management Area NEPA adequacy

DNA confirms that the proposed action was adequately analyzed
Colorado, Tres Rios FO

Notice of Final Supplementary Rule for Public Lands Administered by the BLM Tres Rios and Gunnison Field Offices

The BLM has finalized a rule that enables the BLM to implement and enforce decisions related to vehicles, day-use areas, camping, and seasonal wildlife habitat in the Tres Rios and Gunnison field offices.
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. 
Colorado, Kremmling FO

Notice of Final Supplementary Rule for Colorado Western Slope Areas

The Bureau of Land Management is finalizing a supplementary rule for public lands and BLM facilities managed by the Colorado River Valley Field Office, Grand Junction Field Office, Kremmling Field Office, and Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area in Western Colorado.