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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a correction notice regarding the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for its Redding and Arcata Field Offices in Northwest California. The initial announcement contained incorrect dates, but the California State Director signed the ROD on November 6, 2024, which means the plan is now effective. The BLM's notice corrects these dates to ensure accurate public information.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project in southeastern Oregon. This project involves creating approximately 26,585 acres of fuel breaks along roads using different treatments such as mechanical and chemical methods. The selected plan, known as Alternative 5, combines elements from other options to benefit firefighters and minimize environmental impact. The ROD decision is final and approved by the Department of the Interior.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Record of Decision (ROD) which adopts the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) Final Environmental Impact Statement for managing barred owls in western Oregon. The decision allows for the implementation of management strategies on BLM lands to help protect the northern spotted owl, under a special permit issued by the FWS. This decision is now final and cannot be appealed. The ROD was signed by BLM officials on December 31, 2024.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the completion of actions related to a highway project in Wisconsin involving the reconstruction of Interstate 39/90/94. The project, developed in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), includes adding lanes and making improvements to existing structures to enhance traffic safety and infrastructure resilience. A Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision have been issued, and any legal challenges must be made by June 9, 2025. The project also focuses on minimizing flood risks and updating interchanges to modern design standards.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, covering lands in Oregon, Washington, and California. This plan, signed on January 7, 2025, sets guidelines for the effective management and protection of the natural resources and cultural sites within the monument. The management plan was developed after collaboration with regulatory agencies and Tribal Nations and ensures that existing policies are updated to meet current management needs. Despite receiving several protest letters and undergoing a review by the Governors of Oregon and California, no changes were needed in the final plan.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to build an interim aboveground storage facility for two failed melters from the Defense Waste Processing Facility, instead of using underground storage. This move frees up space in the underground storage for melters with higher radiation levels. An analysis found that the environmental impacts of this change are not significant, and therefore, no further environmental review is needed. Because the situation aligns with past findings, no additional mitigation is required.

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) has made available the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, which was approved by the Department of the Interior (DOI). This decision allows Magic Valley Energy to build and operate a wind-power facility with up to 231 turbines on public lands in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties. The project will take place on a designated area managed by the BLM and will follow specific conditions and mitigation measures as outlined in the ROD. This approval is the final decision by the DOI and cannot be appealed.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a Record of Decision regarding the proposed oil and gas Lease Sale 257 in the Gulf of Mexico. This decision highlights BOEM's preferred plan, known as Alternative A, which would allow leasing of most unleased areas in the Gulf, except for certain protected zones and areas with ongoing legal issues. The lease sale is expected to cover approximately 79.7 million acres, potentially yielding up to 1.118 billion barrels of oil and 4.424 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Additionally, BOEM has adopted various environmental and operational stipulations to protect sensitive underwater features and ensure responsible development.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that they are canceling the Record of Decision for the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 257. This decision is in response to Executive Order 14008, which pauses new oil and gas leasing on public lands and offshore waters until a comprehensive review is completed. The lease sale was initially planned to occur on March 17, 2021, but is now halted. BOEM may consider the lease sale again after the review and could issue a new decision in the future.