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“APPRECIATION FOR THOSE INVOLVED IN THE PRESERVATION OF KETTLE CREEK BATTLEFIELD“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1058-E1059 on Oct. 18
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Stone-Manning: 'BLM is proud to support responsible development of renewable energy projects'

A recently completed 350-megawatt battery storage system in eastern Riverside County California is operational and expanding grid capacity.
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The Bureau of Land Management issues decision on Lila Canyon Mine

News Release: PRICE, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Green River District has prepared an environmental assessment and authorized Emery County Coal Resources, Inc., to take measures on approximately 7.3 surface acres to fight the Lila Canyon Mine fire near Price, Utah, that started Sept. 20, 2022. If unaddressed, the fire could result in the disruption of electricity service to up to 37 percent of customers in the State of Utah.
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Pacific Wind Lease Sale 1 (PACW-1) for Commercial Leasing for Wind Power on the Outer Continental Shelf in California-Final Sale Notice discussed on Oct. 21 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM to Host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Milton, Florida

News Release: FLOWOOD, Miss.- The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event November 4-5, 2022, offering approximately 70 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the June Ates Arena at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds located at 8690 Bobby Brown Road, Milton, Florida.
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Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Wilderness Stewardship Plan for Isle Royale National Park, Michigan discussed on Oct. 21 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $244 Million to Create Good-Paying Union Jobs, Catalyze Economic Revitalization in Pennsylvania

News Release: WASHINGTON - As the Department of the Interior commemorates “Legacy Pollution Week,” the agency today announced a $244,904,081 investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create good-paying union jobs and catalyze economic opportunity by reclaiming abandoned mine lands (AML) in ...
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BLM seeks comments on proposed Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project near Pahrump

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed 400-megawatt Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project in Clark County, Nevada. The 45-day scoping comment period opened today and will close December 5, 2022. The BLM will hold two scoping meetings...
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BLM Seeks Nominations to Rio Puerco Management Committee

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Rio Puerco Management Committee. This citizen-based committee assists in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues within the Rio Puerco Field Office.
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BLM plans prescribed fire in Catron County

News Release: SOCORRO, N.M. - Beginning November 1 and ending Dec. 31, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office plans to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County, weather permitting.
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National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions discussed on Oct. 21 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Access and Consent Forms on Oct. 21

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Resource Management Planning on Oct. 21

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Interior Department on Oct. 21

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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National Park Service seeks public input on John Coffee Memorial Bridge project

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on the John Coffee Memorial Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation project along the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), six miles north of Cherokee, Alabama.A 30-day civic engagement period will be open from Oct. 25 to Nov. 28, 2022.
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San Juan Island National Historical Park Celebrates 150 Years of Peace!

150 years ago today, Kaiser Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany declared that the Haro Strait was the water boundary between the United States and Great Britain in the Pacific Northwest, making the San Juan Islands part of the USA.
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Eeek of Ecology Halloween Festival for Children

Bring “trick-or-treaters” to the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on Saturday October 29 from 1-4 p.m.
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Prescribed Burns Planned for Debris Piles Beginning October 31

The Olympic Interagency Fire Management Program and park road crew have planned and prepared for prescribed burns of five woody debris piles beginning Monday, October 31, 2022.
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National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration Announce Proposed Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement for Statue of Liberty and Governors Island National Monuments

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) announce the availability of a proposed commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Statue of Liberty National Monument and Governors Island National Monument.
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Civil War Weekend at Andersonville National Historic Site

Join us on Saturday November 5 and Sunday November 6, 2022 as Andersonville National Historic Site presents our annual Civil War Weekend!
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