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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for 3,224 oil and gas leases across seven states, including Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. This action follows multiple lawsuits challenging the leases based on environmental concerns, such as greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts. The BLM is initiating a public scoping process allowing individuals to submit comments and suggestions until March 17, 2025, which will help shape the EIS. The process is meant to ensure the leasing decisions comply with environmental laws and policies, and it includes opportunities for public input throughout different stages.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the termination of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Twin Metals Project, which was to evaluate the impacts of mining operations in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. This decision follows the cancellation of mineral leases by the Department of the Interior due to improper renewal and a withdrawal order that prohibits new mineral leasing for 20 years on the affected lands. As a result, Twin Metals no longer has the necessary land use authorization to proceed with its proposed project.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This decision, signed by the Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior, finalizes the plan to implement an oil and gas leasing program in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The decision follows the requirements set by a U.S. law to manage these leasing activities. Additional details, including the specific lands available for leasing and the rules for leasing operations, have been determined in the ROD.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, published a notice explaining why it denied Utah Governor's recommendations concerning the resource management plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The BLM decided some of the Governor's suggestions didn't align with the national interest, which focuses on protecting the monument's unique landscape and historical resources. The BLM concluded that the state's recommendations did not provide a reasonable balance between state and national interests and, therefore, could not be accepted.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has announced the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed wind energy project by Deepwater South Fork LLC. This project involves the construction and operation of up to 15 wind turbines and an export cable connecting the facility to Long Island's electric grid. The public is invited to review the DEIS and participate in virtual public meetings scheduled for February 2021. Comments on the project can be submitted through BOEM's website or by mail by February 22, 2021.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has released the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company's mining plan modification at the Spring Creek Mine in Montana. This proposal affects 162.5 acres and aims to extract an additional 39.9 million tons of coal. Several mining strategies were evaluated, including no mining, partial mining, and accelerated mining rates, with the partial mining alternative being preferred. The public was involved in the review process, and feedback was incorporated into the final EIS. The Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management will decide on the plan's approval in February 2025.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that it is withdrawing its previous plan to create an Environmental Impact Statement for the Riverport Development and new interchange project on I-95 in Jasper County, South Carolina. This decision comes after changes were made to the project plan, reducing its size and environmental impact. With these modifications, the Corps will now prepare an Environmental Assessment to evaluate the updated proposal. The withdrawal is effective as of January 23, 2025.

The Department of the Air Force has decided to replace older fighter jets at three bases with new models as part of an environmental review. The decision includes replacing 18 F-15C jets with up to 21 F-35A jets at the 104th Fighter Wing in Massachusetts, and replacing 18 F-15C/D jets with up to 21 F-15EX jets at the 144th Fighter Wing in California and the 159th Fighter Wing in Louisiana. This plan follows an Environmental Impact Statement and takes into account public and agency feedback. The details were made public in the Federal Register in November 2024.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is starting a process to gather public input on the environmental effects of the proposed Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project in Harrison County, Texas. This project involves constructing new facilities to increase natural gas storage capacity. FERC invites public comments on potential environmental impacts and alternatives, with a submission deadline of March 20, 2025. The project may lead to court proceedings if land agreements with the company are not reached, and detailed instructions are provided for submitting comments electronically or by mail.

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.