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BLM North Dakota RMP/EIS public comment period starts

If you have ever wanted to give your input on how the Bureau of Land Management administers North Dakota public land, now is your chance.


BLM to host public meeting in Bend for input on potential updates to solar energy program

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Bend to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.


BLM acquires lands for habitat conservation, recreation opportunities

The Bureau of Land Management has acquired over 800 acres of land in five areas of northern California and northwest Nevada to improve opportunities for wildlife habitat conservation and public access for recreation.


BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center Cancels the February 2023 Wild Horse Adoption Event

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries is cancelling the February 2023 wild horse adoption event.


BLM seeks public input on proposed south-central Idaho wind project

The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the Lava Ridge Wind Project, a commercial-scale wind energy facility of up to 400 turbines proposed to be constructed on approximately 84,000 acres of Federal, State and private land about 25 miles northeast of Twin Falls in south-central Idaho.


Black Rock Field office now accepting applications for Commercial Activity Permits at the 2023 Burning Man Event

Persons or businesses interested in providing commercial services during the 2023 Burning Man Event will need to apply for a Special Recreation Permit with the Black Rock Field Office.


BLM signs Record of Decision for Kern River Delta Lateral Project

In support of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s 2022 certification of the Kern River Delta Lateral Project, the Bureau of Land Management today authorized a 24-inch-diameter high pressure natural gas pipeline and ancillary facilities on 6.9 miles of BLM-managed public land in Millard County, Utah. The BLM will issue a 30-year right-of-way grant and a temporary use permit to construct and operate the pipeline.


BLM to host public meeting in Billings for input on potential updates to solar energy program

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Billings to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.


BLM issues trespass notice to Ioneer

On January 18, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management issued a trespass notice to Ioneer Rhyolite Ridge LLC for the unauthorized use of certain Tiehm’s buckwheat habitat


Rabbit Valley campsite reservations available online in February

The Bureau of Land Management will implement an online reservation system for overnight camping on February 1, 2023, for the five campgrounds in the Rabbit Valley area of McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area


BLM plans two pile burns in San Luis Valley

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in two locations this winter, with exact dates to be determined by weather and fuel moisture conditions.


BLM to host public meeting in Spokane for input on potential updates to solar energy program

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Spokane to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.


BLM to host public meeting in Cheyenne for input on potential updates to solar energy program

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Cheyenne to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.


Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy

A federal jury in the Northern District of Illinois convicted a Chicago man yesterday for participating in a conspiracy to pay approximately $25 million in illegal kickbacks to generate business for his durable medical equipment pharmacy



Serial Fraudster Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Elder Fraud “Grandparent” Scheme and a COVID-19 CARES Act Unemployment Benefit Scheme

The Defendant and His Co-Conspirators Submitted at least 143 Fraudulent Unemployment Applications in the Names of Identity Theft Victims and Defrauded at least 83 Elderly Victims Resulting in a Combined Loss of More than $3 Million


BLYTHEVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON AFTER STEALING IDENTITIES AND CREDIT

A Blytheville man’s pattern of identity theft and fraudulent credit applications will result in him spending more than eight years in federal prison.



Individual Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Laundering Unemployment Benefits and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Funds

Martín Scamaroni-Cintrón was sentenced on January 18, 2023 by United States District Court Judge Aida Delgado-Colón to 30 months in prison for laundering Unemployment Benefits and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Funds from his bank account in Puerto Rico.


Former CEO of Los Angeles-Based Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Agrees to Plead Guilty to Embezzling and Misusing Funds and Tax Offense

The former president and CEO of a Hollywood-based anti-poverty nonprofit agency has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for embezzling money from the nonprofit for his personal benefit and intentionally misapplying more than $600,000 in grant money to pay for unauthorized expenses and lying on his tax returns, the Justice Department announced today.