Federal Register #2026-11951

BLM Requests Public Comment on Updates to Manual 6320 and Wilderness Climbing Guidance

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking public input on potential updates to BLM Manual 6320, which governs the evaluation and management of lands with wilderness characteristics in land use planning. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Request for public comment on updates, clarifications, or revisions to BLM Manual 6320 - Seeks input on draft policy and guidance for managing recreational climbing in BLM-managed wilderness areas - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are mentioned - Focused on policy review and procedural guidance - References recent legislative acts: - Protecting Americas Rock Climbing (PARC) Act - Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act - Unique Requirements: - Gathering recommendations and information from the public to inform future policy and guidance updates - Emphasis on recreational climbing management in designated wilderness areas

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on potential updates to BLM Manual 6320, which provides policy and guidance for evaluating and considering lands with wilderness characteristics during land use planning. The manual addresses management of public lands identified as having wilderness characteristics under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and other applicable laws. The BLM is interested in receiving information and recommendations regarding whether updates, clarifications, or other revisions to the existing manual may be appropriate. Comments are requested by August 14, 2026.

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