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The Bureau of Land Management has announced public meetings for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council. These meetings will take place on February 17, 2021, and on April 7-8, 2021, at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale, Utah. They will discuss various topics, including updates on resource management plans and council leadership nominations. People interested in attending the meetings can participate in person, virtually, or via teleconference, and will have an opportunity to provide comments during specified periods.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, has announced a virtual public meeting of the Western Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC) scheduled for January 14, 2025. This meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time and is open to the public, requiring prior registration. The agenda will cover topics such as the Tribal Partnership and Reserved Treaty Rights Program and updates from field managers, with a public comment period set for 3:30 p.m. Attendees can participate virtually, and detailed minutes will be made available on the RAC's web page.

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a public meeting for the Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council. This meeting will take place virtually on January 16, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time. The council, which advises on public land management in parts of Montana and the Dakotas, will discuss various topics, including district and field office reports, recreation site business plans, and provide a period for public comments. Attendees need to register beforehand, and requests for accommodations should be made 14 days prior to the meeting.

The Department of the Interior has approved the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) decision to allow a right-of-way for the Jove Solar Project in La Paz County, Arizona. This project involves building a large solar power facility on nearly 3,500 acres of public land, aiming to generate at least 600 megawatts of electricity with up to 1.2 million solar panels. The decision is part of an effort to efficiently utilize public lands for renewable energy and complies with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. The Record of Decision was signed on January 3, 2025, and this approval cannot be appealed.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced public meetings to be held by the Northwest, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs). These meetings are scheduled for April 2-3, 2025, at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with an option for virtual participation. The councils will discuss various public land issues such as range and recreation management, and there will be opportunities for public comments. Agendas and participation instructions will be available online two weeks before the meetings.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans in southeastern Oregon. This document considers whether to issue 10-year grazing permits and approve management plans for four allotments. The proposed plans discuss adjusting grazing boundaries, animal unit months, and addressing issues like wildfire risk and unauthorized grazing. The BLM is exploring five alternatives, ranging from issuing permits similar to those previously issued to no action being taken. Public comments will be considered, with a 45-day submission window after the EIS is published by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the release of the Record of Decision for the Approved Resource Management Plan for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in New Mexico. This plan, which replaces the previous 1993 management guidance, aims to protect and conserve the land's natural and cultural resources. It was finalized after considering public input and aligns with various legal and environmental standards. The new plan also adopts updates on the social cost of greenhouse gases and includes guidelines for a future travel management plan.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Wyoming is holding public meetings for the Resource Advisory Council (RAC) in 2025. The meetings will take place both in-person and virtually on January 29, April 23, July 9, and October 21. Each session may include updates on field office activities, open discussions, and public comment periods, and a field tour will follow each meeting on the next day. People interested in attending can check the BLM's website for registration and agenda details, and they are encouraged to provide input or request special assistance if needed.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho has announced public meetings of the Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) for April 14 and August 11, 2021. The RAC, composed of 15 diverse members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, advises on public land and national forest management in Idaho. The April meeting will cover topics such as wildland fire management and outdoor recreation, while the August meeting's agenda will be finalized after the April meeting. These meetings are open to the public, who can also comment during scheduled periods.

The Bureau of Land Management's Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council will hold a public field trip to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on January 16, 2025, and a meeting in Albuquerque, NM, on January 17, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss updates from various field offices and address a small fee increase proposal for the national monument. Members of the public can attend both the field trip and the meeting, which will also have a virtual participation option. There will be a public comment period during the meeting where anyone interested can share their thoughts.