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The Bureau of Land Management, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is holding an online meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on March 2, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public, and its agenda includes discussions on various issues related to public lands in Utah, such as resource management, travel planning, and updates on different programs. Attendees can make public comments during a designated period and can also send written comments to the provided addresses. More information about the meeting, including registration details, can be found on the Utah RAC webpage.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the impacts of modifying the Silver Peak Lithium Mine operations in Esmeralda County, Nevada. This action is necessary to address unauthorized surface disturbances and potential expansion on private and public lands. The public is invited to comment on the scope of the EIS and potential alternatives by March 31, 2025, with virtual scoping meetings to be held. The analysis will consider various environmental factors like air quality, water resources, and cultural resources, and the outcome may lead to approval, conditional approval, or denial of the proposed amendments.

The Bureau of Land Management has announced the official filing of plats and field notes for various land surveys in Idaho, which will occur 30 days after the publication date. These surveys were conducted to meet the needs of different Federal agencies. Detailed information about the specific lands and surveys are listed, and the public can obtain copies by paying the required fee at the Bureau's Idaho State Office. Anyone wishing to protest these surveys must submit a written notice to the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Idaho within 30 days from the date of publication.

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 These lands, on Halligan Mesa in Nye County, are withdrawn from activities like settlement and mining but can still be leased under mineral leasing laws.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) announced a proposal to renew an information collection process related to mineral surveys, patent applications, and other mining-related activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The public and other federal agencies are invited to comment on this proposal by January 9, 2025. The BLM is seeking feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the estimated burden on respondents, and ways to improve the process. This renewal is necessary due to the ongoing possibility that the current moratorium on processing new mineral patent applications may be lifted.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to sell 11 parcels of public land, totaling 89.35 acres, in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, through a modified competitive sale process. Each parcel will be sold for at least its fair market value, and interested parties must register and participate in an online auction via the EnergyNet website starting March 18, 2025. The sale is governed by multiple federal laws and regulations, and buyers are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and securing necessary approvals for land use. The sale integrates environmental considerations to ensure compliance with relevant environmental laws.

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.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the Interior Department, is proposing to withdraw over 308,000 acres of federal land in Nye County, Nevada, from mining and leasing activities for 20 years to protect cultural, recreational, and biological resources. This proposal includes a 90-day public comment period and a public meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025, at the Amargosa Community Center. The withdrawal would also apply to approximately 40,000 acres of non-federal land if acquired by the U.S. during this time. The lands will still be available for other uses, like mineral material disposals, during the withdrawal period.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has requested the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw approximately 1,043.57 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada, from mining and leasing under certain laws for 20 years to protect a utility and transportation corridor for future infrastructure and public services. This proposal aims to prevent conflicting land uses and facilitate orderly development. The public has until April 15, 2025, to comment on the proposal or request a public meeting. Until January 15, 2027, the land is temporarily protected from mining and leasing, but mineral materials can still be disposed of under certain conditions.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Record of Decision (ROD) for managing the Greater Sage-Grouse habitat in Wyoming. After extensive planning and environmental processes over the past decade, the BLM concluded that no new land use planning is required and decided not to amend existing land use plans. This decision aligns with the 2019 Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment and is not open to appeal or protest. The ROD also summarizes considerations on a range of issues, such as environmental impacts and compensatory mitigation strategies for the habitat.