Stay Informed with Bureau of Land Management Federal Register Updates
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Risk Mitigation: Understanding BLM rulings and changes can help industries prevent potential operational risks associated with resource extraction and environmental impacts.
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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)....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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-...
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Notice | Jan 16, 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 for the Jove Solar Project, located in La Paz County, Arizona. The Rec...
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Notice | Jan 16, 2025 |
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing this notice to explain why the Department of the Interior denied the Governor of Utah's recommendations regarding the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) Proposed Resource Management P...
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Notice | Jan 16, 2025 |
The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) for terms scheduled to expire. This RAC provides advice and recommendations to the BLM on land u...
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Notice | Jan 16, 2025 |
This order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order (PLO) No. 6597, as extended by PLO No. 7621, for an additional 20-year period. PLO No. 6597, as extended, withdrew 20 acres of public land administered by the Bureau of La...
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Notice | Jan 15, 2025 |
At the request of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw approximately 1,043.57 acres of public lands located in Clark County, Nevada, from location and entry under the United States mining laws and fr...
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Notice | Jan 15, 2025 |
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