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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to the purchase of Federal timber resources. The BLM uses this information to determine if respondents are qualified by law to purchase such resources. Public comments are encouraged on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection to ensure it minimizes respondents' burden while maintaining utility. The deadline for submitting comments is January 8, 2025.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to introduce new recreation fees for camping and special permits in the Gunnison River Special Recreation Management Area within the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area in Colorado. These fees, which will begin on July 14, 2025, aim to preserve natural resources and improve public health and safety. The expanded amenity fees are $20 per night for developed campsites, and individual special recreation permits for on-river camping will cost between $20 and $100 per night, depending on group size. Price adjustments over time will be guided by the Western U.S. Consumer Price Index.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a virtual public meeting for the National Advisory Committee on February 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. mountain time. This meeting will discuss the implementation of the Public Lands Rule and educate committee members on their roles and responsibilities. It will include topics like ethics, compliance with laws, and an overview of the committee's purpose. People interested in attending must register in advance, and there are options for submitting comments or requesting accommodations like translation services.

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) 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 of the Interior Department has issued an order to extend the protection of 140 acres of land in Lincoln County, New Mexico, for an additional 20 years. This extension is to continue safeguarding the Gallinas Peak and West Turkey Cone Electronic Sites from mining activities. Originally enacted on February 17, 2005, the order exempts these areas from being claimed under U.S. mining laws to ensure the electronic sites are preserved. The land's boundaries and purpose remain unchanged, and the order will need review before renewing it again in 20 years.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Record of Decision for the Greater Sage-Grouse habitat management in Oregon, stating no new land use planning is needed. After years of planning and environmental reviews, the BLM has addressed all necessary conservation efforts, and the existing plans from 2019 will remain unchanged. The comprehensive review included analyzing environmental impacts, considering a wide range of alternatives, and discussing compensatory mitigation. This decision is final and not open to protest or appeal.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Records of Decision (RODs) for the updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendments focused on conserving Greater Sage-Grouse habitats in Colorado and Oregon. These updates are part of a wider effort that involves ten states, tribal governments, and local communities to protect the species and its environment. The BLM made minor adjustments from the proposed plans to resolve issues raised by some states and to ensure a consistent conservation approach. The RODs are now effective and available online for public review.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that new plats of survey for certain lands in California will be officially filed 30 days from the publication date, unless there are protests. These surveys, requested by organizations like the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are important for managing the lands. Protests must be submitted in writing within 30 days to the BLM California State Office; any submissions received afterward won't be considered. If protests are filed before the official date, the filing will be paused until all protests are resolved.

The Interior Department has issued a public land order that withdraws around 109,651 acres of federal land in Dona Ana, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties, New Mexico, from settlement, sale, mining, and leasing for three years. This land will be used by the Department of the Army for border security purposes, and the administrative responsibility for these lands will also shift to them. The affected lands lie along the U.S.-Mexico border, near the 60-foot-wide strip known as the "Roosevelt Reservation." The withdrawal is an emergency response to preserve values that might otherwise be lost.