Federal Register #2026-23033

Proposed Forest Service grazing and livestock-use regulatory updates

The USDA Forest Service is proposing regulatory updates for grazing and livestock use on National Forest System lands. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, National Forest System, Natural Resources. - Opportunity type: Proposed rule, not a procurement solicitation or award; no products or commercial services are being purchased. - Proposed changes: Update grazing permits, eligibility, qualifications, and allocation; provide adaptive responses to drought, wildfire, and other disturbances; expand stewardship and targeted grazing authorities; revise grazing fees and add a surcharge for authorized livestock leasing; and streamline related regulations and Eastern States bidding. - Additional goals: Reduce administrative burdens, improve opportunities for beginning and small ranchers, and align policies with the Bureau of Land Management where appropriate. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Products, part numbers, and quantities: None requested.

Description

The USDA Forest Service proposes amendments to regulations governing grazing and livestock use on the National Forest System. Changes would update grazing-permit issuance and eligibility, establish adaptive responses to drought, wildfire, and similar disturbances, and expand stewardship-oriented livestock-use authorities. The proposal would revise grazing-fee provisions, establish a surcharge for authorized livestock leasing, and consolidate and update regulations in 36 CFR part 222. Public comments are invited and must be received in writing by December 14, 2026.

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