Land Management Bureau

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), a vital arm of the U.S. Department of the Interior, plays a critical role in overseeing vast public lands. Established on July 16, 1946, the BLM was formed by the consolidation of the General Land Office and the Grazing Service. With stewardship over 256 million surface acres and 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estates, this bureau manages more land than any other federal agency. These lands, predominantly located in the Western U.S., are pivotal for multiple uses, ensuring open space conservation, resource development, and recreational activities.

Why Monitor the Bureau of Land Management?

For professionals such as legal teams, compliance officers, land developers, and environmental consultants, keeping tabs on BLM updates is essential. Here's why:

  1. Compliance with Federal Regulations: BLM regulations affect numerous industries from mining to renewable energy. Staying informed helps ensure your operations adhere to legal standards, avoiding fines or legal challenges.

  2. Strategic Planning: Changes in land management policies can signal shifts in the availability of natural resources or land uses. For real estate developers and urban planners, this foresight is invaluable.

  3. Risk Mitigation: Understanding BLM rulings and changes can help industries prevent potential operational risks associated with resource extraction and environmental impacts.

  4. Environmental and Resource Conservation: For non-profits and conservation groups, keeping track of BLM decisions assists in advocacy efforts and cooperation with federal efforts to preserve public lands.

The Impact of BLM Decisions

The bureau’s decisions resonate across the U.S., particularly in sectors like energy, agriculture, and tourism. Recent trends indicate a heightened focus on balancing resource development with environmental conservation. This duality makes BLM news particularly relevant for:

  • Energy companies interested in harnessing renewable resources and ensuring compliance with leasing regulations.
  • Agricultural industries that must adapt to land use changes and grazing guidelines.
  • Tourism operators seeking to expand recreational opportunities on public lands while maintaining sustainable practices.

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Agency Details

  • Status: Active

    The Land Management Bureau is currently operational and continues to manage significant amounts of public land in the United States. It functions under the Department of the Interior and plays a key role in conserving resources and managing land for multiple uses.

  • Acronym: BLM
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Latest Documents

Title Type Published
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, (FLPMA), and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (NHPA) the Bur...
Notice Oct 20, 2025
Pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, and the Department of the Interior's regulations, all interested, qualified parties are hereby invited to participate with Canyon Fuel Company...
Notice Jul 11, 2025
The plats of survey of lands described in this notice are scheduled to be officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), CA State Office, Sacramento, CA, 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. The surveys, which were executed a...
Notice Jul 11, 2025
The plats and/or field notes of the following described surveys are scheduled to be officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho State Office, Boise, Idaho, 30 days from the date of this publication. The surveys were conducted to me...
Notice May 14, 2025
This Order withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, approximately 109,651 acres of Federal lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, mineral leasing laws, and geothermal...
Notice Apr 21, 2025
This Public Land Order (PLO) extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 6591, Parcel "B," as extended by PLO No. 7630, for an additional 20-year period. These public lands were withdrawn from settlement, sale, location, or entry under...
Notice Apr 11, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is rescinding its notice to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the oil and gas leasing decisions in seven States from February 2015 to December 2020. The BLM announced its intent to prepare the EIS...
Notice Apr 11, 2025
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tonopah Field Office, Tonopah, Nevada, intends to pre...
Notice Feb 28, 2025
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the final environmental impac...
Notice Feb 28, 2025
This order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7625 for an additional 20-year period. On February 17, 2005, PLO No. 7625 withdrew 140 acres of National Forest System Lands in Lincoln County, New Mexico, from...
Notice Feb 20, 2025
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental...
Notice Feb 18, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Lakeview RMP, located in the BLM's Lakeview District.
Notice Jan 17, 2025
Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Salmon Field Office will establish a fee program for a reservable rental cabin known as Tarpons Roost, constructed on the Continental Divide near L...
Notice Jan 17, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM) located in Oregon/Washington (OR/WA) and California (CA)....
Notice Jan 17, 2025
In compliance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) for the R...
Notice Jan 17, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Records of Decision (RODs) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendments for Greater Sage-Grouse Rangewide Planning in Colorado and Oregon. The BLM's Principal Deputy...
Notice Jan 17, 2025
This final rule adjusts the amounts of civil monetary penalties contained in the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations governing onshore oil and gas operations and coal trespass. This final rule is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Infl...
Rule Jan 17, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for approximately 3,224 oil and gas leases sold in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming and issued pursuant to 74 i...
Notice Jan 16, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hereby provides constructive notice that it will issue an appealable decision approving conveyance of the surface estate in certain lands to Cook Inlet Region, Inc., an Alaska Native regional corporation, pursuant...
Notice Jan 16, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (USDA Forest Service) (jointly "the Agencies") announce the availability of the Records of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for BLM-...
Notice Jan 16, 2025

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