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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has rescheduled the bid opening date for an oil and gas lease sale in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This change comes after a federal executive order mandated the closure of government offices on January 9, 2025. The new date for opening the bids is January 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. Alaska Standard Time. However, the deadline for submitting sealed bids remains unchanged, with all bids due by January 6, 2025, at 4 p.m.

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) Northern California District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) announced a series of public meetings in 2025. These meetings, which will be both virtual and in-person, include discussions on topics like wild horse management, land acquisitions, and forest service plans. Each meeting will also feature a field tour, giving participants a chance to explore relevant environmental areas like the Sacramento River Bend and Lost Coast Redwoods. The public is welcome to attend, but those joining field tours must arrange their own transport and meals. Public comments will be accepted during the meetings, although personal information in comments may not be protected from public disclosure.

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 in the Interior Department has announced the official filing of several Plats of Survey in Nevada, which were filed at their Nevada State Office in Reno. These surveys include resurveys and subdivisions of various township boundaries under different group numbers, all of which were accepted on September 20, 2024. The records now serve as the official documents for describing these lands for any authorized purposes and are accessible to the public. The action ensures accurate land descriptions and supports administrative needs.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Spring Valley Gold Mine Project in Pershing County, Nevada. This project involves the construction and operation of a new surface gold mine. Public comments on the Draft EIS are welcome and must be submitted within 45 days of the Environmental Protection Agency's publication of the Notice of Availability. Public meetings will also be held to discuss the Draft EIS and gather feedback. The project aims to minimize environmental impacts, and public participation is encouraged to help identify and address any concerns.

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 (BLM) Coeur d'Alene Field Office in Idaho will start charging day-use fees at Mica Bay Boater Park, Killarney Lake Campground and Access, and Huckleberry Campground, starting July 10, 2025. These fees will help maintain the facilities and improve services as a result of increased visitor use and operating costs. The fees will begin at $5 per day for a group of up to 10 individuals or one vehicle, and are set to increase gradually over the next four years, reaching $10 per day by 2029. The proposal was reviewed and approved by the BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council, and fee details will be posted on-site and online.

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 (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.