Federal Register #BLM-2026-0298

BLM proposes revisions to federal land-use planning regulations

The Bureau of Land Management proposes changes to federal public-land planning regulations. - Government agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). - Scope: Proposed revisions to 43 CFR part 1600, which governs land-use planning under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. - Proposed changes: Update planning terminology and procedures; reorganize requirements for public participation and coordination with governments and Tribes; revise plan review and approval processes; and address local-government consistency reviews and areas of critical environmental concern. - Public input: BLM invites comments on the proposed rule. - Procurement: This is a regulatory proposal, not a procurement. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or services are identified.

Description

The Bureau of Land Management proposes to amend regulations governing the preparation, revision, and amendment of land use plans under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. The proposed changes address procedures in 43 CFR part 1600, including planning terminology, public participation, coordination, and review processes. The BLM solicits comments on all aspects of the proposed rule, with comments due January 11, 2027.

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