USFS

Proposed Rule: Locatable Minerals

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a proposed rule concerning locatable minerals, which is now open for public comment. This proposal aims to update regulations governing mineral claims on federal lands.

Proposed Rule: Subsistence Management for Alaska Public Lands

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a new rule concerning subsistence management for public lands in Alaska. This proposal outlines changes to the management of wildlife resources for subsistence uses by rural Alaska residents and federally recognized Tribes. The public is invited to comment on the proposed regulations.

Tongass National Forest Land Management Plan Revision Notice

The Forest Service has issued a notice regarding the revision of the Tongass National Forest's land management plan. This notice initiates the process for updating the plan, which guides the management of this significant national forest.

Forest Service Locatable Minerals Proposed Rule

The Forest Service has published a proposed rule concerning locatable minerals. This rule is open for public comment until April 21, 2026. The document outlines potential changes to regulations governing mineral extraction on federal lands.

Alaska Subsistence Fish and Shellfish Regulations for 2027-29

The Forest Service and Interior Department have proposed new subsistence management regulations for public lands in Alaska, covering the 2027-28 and 2028-29 subsistence taking of fish and shellfish. The proposed rule is open for public comment until April 3, 2026.

Subsistence Management Program Review for Alaska Public Lands

The Forest Service and the Department of the Interior have issued a proposed rule to review the subsistence management program for public lands in Alaska. This proposed rule is open for public comment until March 30, 2026.

Tongass National Forest Land Management Plan Revision

The Forest Service has issued a notice regarding the revision of the Tongass National Forest Land Management Plan in Alaska. This notice opens a public comment period, which closes on March 20, 2026, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the proposed changes.

Federal Excess Property and Firefighter Property Program Information Collection

The Forest Service has issued a notice regarding an information collection for the Federal Excess Personal Property and Firefighter Property Program. The notice is open for public comment until April 7, 2026.