Stay Informed on Public Land Orders: Compliance & Opportunities
Public Land Orders (PLO) implement the authority granted to the Secretary of the Interior by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to make, modify, extend, or revoke land withdrawals. A withdrawal removes an area of Federal land from settlement, sale, location, or entry under some or all of the general land laws, for the purpose of limiting activities under those laws to maintain other public values in the area or reserving the area for a particular public purpose or program. Withdrawals are also used to transfer jurisdiction over an area of Federal land from one department, bureau, or agency to another. The majority of public lands in the U.S. are held in trust for the American people by the Federal government and managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the United States National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, or the Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, or the United States Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. Other federal agencies that manage public lands include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Department of Defense, which includes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Understanding Public Land Orders and Their Impact
Public Land Orders (PLOs) are essential tools used by the Secretary of the Interior to manage federal land effectively. These orders derive authority from the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, enabling the modification, extension, or revocation of land withdrawals. Such withdrawals restrict certain activities like settlement, sale, or entry to protect public values or reserve land for specific public purposes or programs. Public Land Orders are instrumental in transferring jurisdiction across different federal departments and agencies, impacting how land is utilized across the United States.
Who Manages Public Lands?
The majority of public lands in the U.S. are managed by:
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- United States National Park Service
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- United States Forest Service
Additionally, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Department of Defense, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, also manage significant portions of land. Each of these agencies plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, accessibility, and sustainable use of federal lands.
Why Monitoring Public Land Orders Matters
Keeping track of Public Land Orders is vital for a variety of stakeholders, including:
- Real Estate Developers: Understanding land status changes can affect project viability and compliance, opening pathways to new opportunities.
- Environmental Advocates: Withdrawing or designating lands for specific purposes can impact conservation efforts.
- Government Contractors and Defense Agencies: Jurisdictional changes can influence project management and site accessibility.
- Energy and Utility Companies: Monitoring changes can lead to potential new resource development areas or restrictions.
Recent Trends & Regulatory Impacts
Recent trends indicate an increased focus on sustainable land use and environmental protection, often seen in the strategic withdrawal of lands for conservation purposes. For professionals, staying informed about these changes can be crucial to leveraging opportunities such as funding and grants, while also avoiding non-compliance penalties.
How FedMonitor Enhances Public Land Order Tracking
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- Description: Public Land Orders (PLO) implement the authority granted to the Secretary of the Interior by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to make, modify, extend, or revoke land withdrawals. A withdrawal removes an area of Federal land from settlement, sale, location, or entry under some or all of the general land laws, for the purpose of limiting activities under those laws to maintain other public values in the area or reserving the area for a particular public purpose or program. Withdrawals are also used to transfer jurisdiction over an area of Federal land from one department, bureau, or agency to another. The majority of public lands in the U.S. are held in trust for the American people by the Federal government and managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the United States National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, or the Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, or the United States Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. Other federal agencies that manage public lands include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Department of Defense, which includes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Latest Documents
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Presidential Document | Jan 29, 2025 | |
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Central Yukon planning area of Alaska, located in Central and Northern Alaska. The State Director, Alas...
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Notice | Nov 22, 2024 |
This order partially revokes eight Public Land Orders (PLOs) insofar as they affect approximately 11,163,252 acres of public lands in the Central Yukon area of Alaska and opens these lands to allow for allotment selection by eligible Alaska Native Vi...
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Notice | Nov 21, 2024 |
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) announces the availability of the Draft ANCSA 17(d)(1...
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Notice | Dec 15, 2023 |
This order partially revokes 8 Public Land Orders (PLOs) insofar as they affect approximately 812,956.96 acres of public lands reserved for study and classification, as appropriate, by the Department of the Interior. This order opens these lands spec...
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Notice | Aug 09, 2023 |
For orderly management of the public lands subject to Public Land Order 7899, published on January 19, 2021, extended by 60 days on February 18, 2021, and extended for two years on April 16, 2021, the lands described therein shall not be opened until...
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Notice | Apr 10, 2023 |
This order partially revokes 15 Public Land Orders (PLOs) insofar as they affect approximately 27,142,677 acres of public lands reserved for study and classification, as appropriate, by the Department of the Interior. This order opens these lands spe...
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Notice | Aug 15, 2022 |
This Order extends the duration of the withdrawals created by 10 Secretary's Orders (SOs), 2 Public Land Orders (PLOs), and 1 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Order, as modified by PLO No. 7262, affecting 145,644.03 acres of Federal lands from locatio...
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Notice | Jul 01, 2022 |
The Secretary of the Interior proposes to extend for an additional 20-year term, subject to valid existing rights, 10 Secretary's Orders (SO), 2 Public Land Orders (PLO), and 1 Bureau of Land Management Order (BLMO), as modified by PLO No. 7262, affe...
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Notice | Mar 11, 2022 |
For orderly management of the public lands subject to Public Land Order (PLO) 7899, published on Jan. 19, 2021 and extended by 60 days on Feb. 18, 2021, the lands described therein shall not be opened until April 16, 2023. This notice also clarifies...
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Notice | Apr 16, 2021 |
This order partially revokes 11 Public Land Orders (PLO) insofar as they affect approximately 9,727,730.01 acres of public lands reserved for study and classification, as appropriate, by the Department of the Interior and supersedes PLO Nos. 6477 and...
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Notice | Jan 19, 2021 |
This Order partially revokes seven Public Land Orders (PLOs) insofar as they affect 1,151,877.36 acres of public lands reserved for study and classification as appropriate by the Department of the Interior. The purposes for which these lands were wit...
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Notice | Jul 10, 2019 |
This Order partially revokes two Public Land Orders (PLOs) insofar as they affect 217,486 acres of public lands reserved for study and classification as appropriate by the Department of the Interior. The purposes for which these lands were withdrawn...
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Notice | Jul 10, 2019 |
This Order partially revokes five Public Land Orders (PLO) insofar as they affect approximately 229,715 acres of public lands. The lands were reserved for study and classification as appropriate by the Department of the Interior (DOI). The purposes f...
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Notice | Oct 04, 2018 |
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 as amended and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.
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Notice | Oct 30, 2017 |
This notice contains the Director of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) response to the Alaska Governor's appeal of the BLM Alaska State Director's response to the State of Alaska's Governor's consistency review letter for the Eastern Interior Pro...
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Notice | Jan 19, 2017 |
Through this final rule the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is amending its regulations governing rights-of-way issued under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA). The principal purposes of these amendme...
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Rule | Dec 19, 2016 |
As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will issue an appealable decision to Chevak Company. The decision approves for conveyance the surface estate in the lands described below, pursuant to th...
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Notice | Apr 23, 2012 |
The Bureau of Land Management announces the expiration of two withdrawals established by two Secretarial Orders and one Public Land Order and modified by two Public Land Orders affecting 62,025.42 acres of public lands in Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, G...
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Notice | Jan 13, 2011 |
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Anchorage Field Office intends to amend the Ring of Fire Resource Management Plan (RMP) to address the 730-acre Campbell Tract Facility administrative site and Special Recreation Management Area in Anchorage, Alask...
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Notice | Feb 19, 2010 |