Interior Proposes Updates to BLM Land‑Use Planning Rules

Washington - The Department of the Interior is proposing revisions to decades‑old Bureau of Land Management planning regulations. The changes aim to reduce unnecessary paperwork, improve coordination with state and local agencies, and accelerate decision‑making for public lands nationwide.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the updates will empower local leaders, make the process easier to understand, and better align land management with current laws and agency priorities, potentially affecting hunting access and resource use on BLM lands.