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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice detailing the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received between January 14 and January 25, 2021. According to Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to make public its comments on EISs issued by other federal agencies. The notice includes information on a new draft EIS for the North Alabama Utility-Scale Solar Facility, with comments open until March 15, 2021. Additionally, two previously published notices have been officially withdrawn, including a draft by the U.S. Forest Service related to locatable minerals and a final statement by the Bureau of Land Management concerning a solar project in California.

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 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 has extended Public Land Order No. 6591 for 20 more years to continue protecting certain public lands in Nevada for the United States Air Force. These lands, on Halligan Mesa in Nye County, are withdrawn from activities like settlement and mining but can still be leased under mineral leasing laws. This extension is crucial to maintain the secure operation of national defense activities at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) by safeguarding a communication site and support facilities. The extension of the order takes effect on April 11, 2025, and will last until 2045 unless reviewed and further extended.

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 Bureau of Land Management, part of the Interior Department, has issued an order to protect certain public lands in Douglas County, Oregon, from mining for 20 years. This order affects approximately 103.92 acres of lands managed by the Bureau, safeguarding the recreational value of three sites: Island Creek Recreation Area, Iron Mountain Recreation Area, and Olalla-Thompson Day Use Recreation Area. While these lands are withdrawn from mining activities, they remain open for mineral and geothermal leasing. Moreover, if the government acquires additional non-Federal lands or mineral interests in this area in the future, those will also be protected under this order.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Arizona has completed an inventory of human remains and a funerary object found in their storage. They determined a cultural connection between these items and several Native American tribes, including those from Arizona and New Mexico. The human remains and funerary item may be returned to these tribes or any rightful descendants who can prove their connection starting February 18, 2025. The National Park Service, which published this notice, is not responsible for determining the cultural affiliation.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the Interior Department, is seeking public comments on renewing their information collection related to the Color-of-Title Application. The purpose is to verify claims under the Color-of-Title Act, where individuals or entities claim land ownership due to long-term possession and investment in the land. This collection involves filling out specific forms, and the BLM estimates that the annual burden for respondents will be 24 hours in total. Comments can be submitted online and are important for refining the process and minimizing public burden.

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.