BLMFinal Rule

Rescission of Regulations Regarding Hearings Procedures

EnvironmentAgricultureEnergy

Summary

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is removing old rules about how hearings are conducted for people who want to challenge BLM decisions on public lands. This change simplifies the hearing process for people who disagree with BLM actions affecting their land use, permits, or other interests.

Key Points

  • 1The BLM is eliminating outdated hearing procedures that previously governed how disputes over BLM decisions were handled
  • 2This affects anyone who might challenge a BLM decision, such as ranchers, miners, environmental groups, or other users of public lands
  • 3The public had until August 19, 2025 to submit comments on this proposed change
  • 4Without these old hearing rules in place, the BLM will likely establish new procedures or use different dispute resolution methods
  • 5The change could make it easier or harder to challenge BLM decisions depending on what replaces these regulations

Key Dates

Published

July 17, 2025

Comment Deadline

August 19, 2025

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