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Interior Department discusses Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records on Dec. 2

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


HEARTH Act Approval of Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Leasing Ordinance discussed on Dec. 2 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WINNEMUCCA, Nev. -- The Humboldt River Field Office invites birders of all experience levels to join us in counting birds around Winnemucca on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. This year marks the 123rd annual Audubon Bird Count (Count). Participants will need to follow COVID-safe guidelines, which may include;...


Interior Department discusses Marine Mammal Protection Act; Receipt of Permit Applications on Dec. 2

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science Establishment; Request for Nominations on Dec. 2

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dixie Valley Toad discussed on Dec. 2 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Temporary closure of certain public land for the  2022 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 10 through Dec. 11, 2022. This action is being taken to minimize the risk of potential collisions between racers and spectators for the 2022 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race.


BLM Ely District accepting seasonal firefighter applications

News Release: ELY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application period opens Dec. 12, 2022 and closes Jan. 3, 2023.


News Release: Montrose, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District is offering Christmas tree permits until Dec. 23, 2022. Permits can be purchased at the BLM’s Southwest District Field Offices Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Permits are valid for piñon pine or juniper trees and holders...


News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is offering people the opportunity to provide input on the City of Redmond’s request to lease BLM public lands. The lease would accommodate expanding the City's wastewater treatment facility and associated wetland complex. The 30-day public scoping period starts today and lasts through Dec. 30, 2022.



News Release: BUTTE, Mont.) - Approximately 3,600 acres of pristine wildlife and riparian habitat in Montana’s popular Big Hole region is now in public ownership, thanks to a conservation collaboration by the Bureau of Land Management, a landowner, and conservation organizations.


BLM increases harvest limit for the Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt

News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska -The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office increased the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt on federal public lands in Game Management Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20F. Effective midnight on Dec. 2, 2022, the federal subsistence hunt includes a harvest...


News Release: Durango, Colo. - Annual seasonal closure of wildlife winter range goes into effect on December 1 for public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Durango. These closures remain in place through April 15 to protect wintering mule deer and elk...


News Release: BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management California announces the selection of Sherri Lisius as the Bishop Field Manager. Her career in public service and natural resources has spanned over 20 years and she has embraced the challenge of overseeing management of more than 750,000 acres of public land surface and approximately 2 million acres of subsurface mineral estate in the eastern Sierra region of central California.


Appeals From Administrative Actions discussed on Dec. 1 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.