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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 Originally enacted on February 17, 2005, the order exempts these areas from being claimed under U.S. mining laws to ensure the electronic sites are preserved.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 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), 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 (BLM) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced the availability of the records of decision for a highway right-of-way project and an amended incidental take permit in Washington County, Utah. The project involves the Northern Corridor, which was previously challenged in court due to environmental concerns, including impacts on the Mojave desert tortoise. A settlement was reached, leading to further evaluation and public comment periods. The BLM has decided to terminate the highway right-of-way grant, while the FWS has amended the permit to allow incidental take of the desert tortoise without the highway construction, focusing on conservation of land within the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.

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 (BLM) has announced the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) concerning the management of Greater Sage-Grouse habitat in Nevada and Northeastern California. After thorough planning and environmental assessments over the last decade, the BLM concluded that no new land use planning is necessary, as previous processes have adequately addressed habitat conservation. The decision, which aligns with the 2019 Resource Management Plan, is finalized and is not open to appeal or protest. Interested individuals can review the ROD online or inspect physical copies at designated BLM offices in Nevada and California.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a final supplementary rule for public lands in the Tres Rios and Gunnison Field Offices in Colorado. This rule affects how motorized and non-motorized vehicles can be used, designates day-use areas, and sets rules for wildlife habitat protection, camping, and campfires. It aims to protect visitor health and safety and prevent damage to natural and cultural resources. These rules are based on previous management plans and public input, and violations can lead to fines or imprisonment.

This notice from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announces a Public Land Order that withdraws 39.6 acres of National Forest System lands in Siskiyou County, California, from mining under U.S. mining laws for 20 years. This is done to protect cultural and historic resources at the Schwartz and Leff Administrative Site along the North Fork of the Salmon River in the Klamath National Forest. The withdrawal does not affect leasing under other mineral or geothermal leasing laws and will expire in 20 years unless extended.

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.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has requested the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection regarding onshore oil and gas operations. This collection, under OMB control number 1004-0137, involves oil and gas operators on public and some Indian lands, with an estimated 864 annual respondents providing 102,439 responses. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity and ways to reduce the burden on respondents, by January 9, 2025. There are no policy changes, but the BLM seeks to clarify burden estimates and extend the approval for three more years.