🗺️Proposed Filing of Plats of Survey in North Dakota by BLM
The plats of surveys for the lands described in this notice are scheduled to be officially filed 30-calendar days after the date of this publication in the BLM Montana/Dakotas State Office, Billings, Montana. The surveys, which were executed at the request of the BLM Montana/Dakotas State Office, Division of Energy, Minerals, & Realty, Branch of Fluid Minerals, Billings, Montana and Bureau of Indian Affairs, Great Plains Region, Aberdeen, South Dakota are necessary for the management of these lands.
Learn More🦅Notice of Intended Repatriation by University of North Dakota
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of North Dakota and the University of North Dakota (UND) Alumni Association & Foundation intend to repatriate certain a cultural item that meets the definition of an object of cultural patrimony and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More🎨Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by University of North Dakota
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of North Dakota intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More⚠️North Dakota CCR Permit Program Approval and Comment Period Update
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) issued a Federal Register document on May 16, 2025, proposing to approve the North Dakota Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA is reopening the comment period to propose its intention to approve additional revisions to the North Dakota CCR permit program which, if finalized, will provide North Dakota with additional authority to implement a State CCR permit program. The Agency is reopening the comment period to accept comments on the proposed revisions and EPA's evaluation of the changes.
Learn More⛏️Notice of Coal Lease Sale for Falkirk Mining Company in ND
Notice is hereby given that Federal coal resources in lands in McLean County, North Dakota, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended.
Learn More⛽Proposed Reinstatement of Oil and Gas Lease in North Dakota
In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, Sapazi Holdings, LLC and TDB Resources LP filed a timely petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NDMT105396602 (NDM 105578) for land in Williams County, North Dakota. The petition was accompanied by all required rentals and royalties accruing from September 1, 2021, the date of termination. No leases were issued that affect these lands. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to reinstate this lease because it meets the requirements of the Mineral Leasing Act and BLM regulations and conforms with the existing resource management plan.
Learn More⛏️Competitive Coal Lease Sale Notice for Coteau Properties in ND
Notice is hereby given that Federal coal resources in lands in Mercer County, North Dakota, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended.
Learn More⚖️Notice of Inventory Completion and Repatriation Procedures
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of North Dakota and the State Historical Society of North Dakota have completed an inventory of associated funerary objects and have determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More⛽Presidential Permit for South Bow to Operate North Dakota Pipeline
This document grants South Bow (USA) LP a Presidential permit to operate and maintain pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Cavalier County, North Dakota. The permit outlines operational conditions, regulatory compliance requirements, and the responsibilities of the permittee, including maintenance, inspection rights, and potential federal ownership actions under national security considerations.
Learn More🌊Environmental Impact Statement for Shortfoot Creek Watershed Plan
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), North Dakota State Office, announces its intent to prepare an EIS for the Shortfoot Creek Watershed located within Sargent and Richland Counties, and North Dakota, Marshall and Roberts Counties, South Dakota. The proposed EIS will examine alternative solutions to provide flood damage reduction and watershed protection. NRCS is requesting comments to identify significant issues, potential alternatives, information, and analyses relevant to the proposed action from all interested individuals, Federal and State agencies, and Tribes.
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