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The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM seeks public input regarding grant applications for trail improvements in the Pioneer Ridge Trail System and Curlew/Deep Creek Travel Management Area.

News Release: POCATELLO, Idaho - The BLM Pocatello Field Office is seeking public feedback on two grant applications from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. This funding is expected to total almost $15,000, which will be used for upgrading trails, replacing markers and kiosks, purchasing materials, and hiring a park ranger. The public’s input is essential to determine which upgrades are most urgent and which should be prioritized for grant funding.
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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying Fender's Blue Butterfly From Endangered to Threatened With a Section 4(d) Rule discussed on Jan. 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs on Jan. 12

The US Interior Department published a five page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: University of Nebraska State Museum, Lincoln, NE on Jan. 12

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Notice of Public Meetings for the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee, Washington on Jan. 12

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice of Inventory Completion: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, WA discussed on Jan. 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Penn State University, Matson Museum of Anthropology, University Park, PA on Jan. 12

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM announces Blythe Mesa Solar Project is fully operational

News Release: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management announces that the Blythe Mesa Solar Project, also known as Athos III, is fully operational and anticipated to produce enough electricity to power 94,000 homes. The solar energy project provides 224 megawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity and a 112-megawatt...
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Filing of Plats of Survey: California discussed on Jan. 11 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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South Hills area temporarily closed to motorized vehicles on Jan. 16

News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area Monday, Jan. 16 to Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to prevent resource damage and protect crucial mule deer winter range and Greater sage-grouse habitat. The area is still open to the public for non-motorized use.
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DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting Jan. 12

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 12.
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Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of 31 Species in the Southwest on Jan. 11

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Domangue: New coordinator 'will be instrumental in BSEE’s efforts to stay abreast of technological advancements'

The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement announced a new source control support coordinator.
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BLM Elko District plans prescribed fire on Spruce Mountain 2023

News Release: ELKO, Nev. - Weather conditions permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Elko District is planning a 51-acre prescribed fire on public land on the west portion of Spruce Mountain. This project is designed to reduce hand-piled debris from thinning operations, remove hazardous fuels and improve wildlife...
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DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting Jan. 12

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 12.
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DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on Feb. 13

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 12.
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BLM seeks input on potential updates to Solar Energy Program during Public Scoping Meeting in Albuquerque

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As part of an ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a Public Scoping Meeting, Jan. 26, 3-7 p.m., in Albuquerque, N.M., to solicit feedback on the recently announced Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.
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Interior Department discusses Notice of Cancelation and Rescheduling of Public Meetings of the Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council on Jan. 11

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on the National Volcano Early Warning System Advisory Committee discussed on Jan. 11 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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