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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the 2025 meeting dates for the Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The meetings will be held virtually on February 13 and October 23, and in person with a virtual option on June 26 in Canon City, Colorado, with a field tour on June 27. The meetings are open to the public, and agendas will be available 30 days prior on the RAC's web page. Public comments can be submitted two weeks in advance, and accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have announced the availability of the Records of Decision (ROD) for the Northern Corridor highway right-of-way (ROW) in Washington County, Utah. These decisions include issuing an incidental take permit (ITP) and making amendments to the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and St. George Field Office Resource Management Plans. The actions are taken to support the installation of the highway while considering the conservation of the Mojave desert tortoise and other protected species. The public and various stakeholders were involved in the decision-making process through consultations and comment periods.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Public Land Order extending the withdrawal of 1,960.10 acres in Big Horn County, Wyoming, from various land laws for an additional 20 years. This extension, originally established by PLO No. 7628, aims to protect the habitat for wild horses and wildlife and preserve recreational, cultural, and scenic values in the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. The order becomes effective on March 8, 2025, and may be reviewed for further extension before it expires.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Ranegras Plains Energy Center project in La Paz County, Arizona. This project involves constructing a large-scale solar energy facility on public lands and requires a right-of-way grant for its development. The BLM outlines several project alternatives, including a preferred option that minimizes soil impacts. They are seeking public comments on the Draft EIS within 45 days of its announcement, and they plan to host a virtual public meeting to discuss the project further.

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 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 (BLM) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans in southeastern Oregon. This document considers whether to issue 10-year grazing permits and approve management plans for four allotments. The proposed plans discuss adjusting grazing boundaries, animal unit months, and addressing issues like wildfire risk and unauthorized grazing. The BLM is exploring five alternatives, ranging from issuing permits similar to those previously issued to no action being taken. Public comments will be considered, with a 45-day submission window after the EIS is published by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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.

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.

The Bureau of Land Management has proposed to reinstate an oil and gas lease in Lea County, New Mexico, originally held by EOG Y Resources Inc. This action follows the lessee's request for reinstatement and payment of owed rentals since the lease termination. The lease will be reinstated under original conditions, with some changes such as increased rental and royalty rates, and the lessee has agreed to these updated terms along with paying necessary administrative and publication fees.