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The Interior Department has issued a Public Land Order that revokes a previous withdrawal of certain lands near Walker Lake in Nevada, which were reserved for the Bureau of Reclamation's Truckee-Carson Project. Since 109.60 acres of these lands are no longer needed for the project, they have been returned to the public domain. Additionally, the order permanently withdraws and transfers 173.25 acres of land, which includes part of the previously released lands and additional public lands, into trust as an addition to the Walker River Indian Reservation for the Walker River Paiute Tribe. This action is authorized by federal laws, including Public Law 74-748 from 1936.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed expansion of the Relief Canyon Gold Mine in Pershing County, Nevada. The expansion plans include creating new surface disturbance, expanding the mining pit and waste storage facility, and adding new infrastructure for water management and slope stability. The public is invited to comment on the potential environmental impacts described in the Draft EIS, which considers effects on air quality, water resources, and wildlife, among other factors. Comments can be submitted via various methods to the BLM, and public involvement activities will be announced in due course.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a draft amendment and environmental impact statement concerning changes to the California Desert Conservation Area Plan and associated resource management plans. The proposal includes revising the management of 129 Areas of Critical Environmental Concern and adjusting land use to support renewable energy development while considering conservation. Public comments on this draft are invited within 90 days of its announcement in the Federal Register. The draft and related materials are available online, with public comment options listed for both online and mail submission.

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) 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) has issued a notice detailing why the BLM Director rejected the Montana Governor's suggestions on the management plan for the Miles City Field Office. The Governor argued that the plan didn’t align with Montana’s policies on state trust lands, energy strategy, and coal revenue. However, the BLM Director found that the recommendations did not reasonably balance state and federal interests, partly because the plan does not affect state land decisions. The BLM ensures the plan complies with federal laws, considering both state and national interests.

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.

The Bureau of Land Management has extended a land order originally issued in 1985, protecting a 20-acre area in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, known as the White Mountain Petroglyphs Site. This order prevents the land from being settled, sold, or used for mining but allows for mineral leasing, ensuring protection of valuable Native American cultural resources and natural beauties. The extension will last for 20 years starting January 15, 2025, unless a review determines further extension is needed. This action aims to safeguard the site's cultural, wildlife, scenic, and educational values.

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.