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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a response rejecting the Governor of Alaska’s recommendations on the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement. The BLM Director determined that the Governor's concerns did not present actual inconsistencies with state or local plans, or offer a reasonable balance between state and national interests, especially regarding land withdrawals affecting subsistence and environmental protections. The decision emphasizes the importance of balancing development with conservation, and the BLM remains committed to working with Alaska on resource management efforts. The BLM's detailed reasons for rejecting the appeal will be published in the Federal Register.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed expansion of the Relief Canyon Gold Mine in Pershing County, Nevada. The expansion plans include creating new surface disturbance, expanding the mining pit and waste storage facility, and adding new infrastructure for water management and slope stability. The public is invited to comment on the potential environmental impacts described in the Draft EIS, which considers effects on air quality, water resources, and wildlife, among other factors. Comments can be submitted via various methods to the BLM, and public involvement activities will be announced in due course.

The Executive Order titled "Emergency Measures To Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas" was issued by the President to address the devastating wildfires in Southern California. It mandates federal agencies to take all necessary actions to ensure adequate water resources are available, even overriding state or local laws if needed. The order calls for reviewing and potentially revising regulations to prevent delays in water supply projects and emphasizes improving disaster response for both California and North Carolina. It also highlights a need to evaluate California's land and water management practices and recommends better use of federal funds to address disaster preparedness and response in these affected areas.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a new Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. This plan was signed on January 6, 2025, and replaces previous plans from 2020. The RMP aims to manage the monument's resources while protecting them according to Presidential Proclamations. Public feedback was considered during the planning process, with adjustments made to address some local concerns, ensuring a balance between national and state interests.