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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count Season  Dec 14th\, 2025-Jan 5th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every year the National Audubon Society sponsors the Christmas Bird Count Season Dec 14th\, 2025-Jan 5th\, 2026 \nRight now [12/15/25] we  are still editing the 126 season list of regional Christmas Bird Counts up on our web site. We have updated SD CBC information for this CBC season (12/14/25-1/5/25)  and are working on updating th info in the 7 adjacent states for our nearby but out-of-state Counts..  – https://phas-wsd.org/christmas-bird-counts-regional/   \nChristmas Bird Counts – for more info on Xmas Bird Counts nationwide to to the National Audubon Society \nhttps://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count \nTo find a count near you on an interactive map: \n  https://gis.audubon.org/christmasbirdcount/ \nOther links:  \nSOUTH DAKOTA \nhttps://phas-wsd.org/christmas-bird-counts-regional/ \nhttp://sdoubirds.org/SDOU/Calendar.aspx \nNEBRASKA: \nhttp://www.noubirds.org/Activities/CBC.aspx \nMINNESOTA: \nhttp://moumn.org/CBC/cal/calendar.php \nIOWA \nhttps://iowabirds.org/Connections/CBC.aspx \nAll official counts will be held between the dates\, Saturday\, December 14th\, 2025 through\, Sunday\, January 5th\, 2026. \nThe Audubon CBC is one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in the world. Each individual count takes place in a 15-mile-wide circle and is led by a compiler responsible for safely organizing volunteers and submitting observations directly to Audubon. Within each circle\, participants tally all birds seen or heard that day—not just the species but total numbers to provide a clear idea of the health of that particular population.  We tend to have 11-13 Xmas Bird Counts in western SD\, a few are not official counts. Eastern SD tends to have 10-12 counts. There are nearby counts in states  adjacent to SD also.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/christmas-bird-count-season-dec-14th-2025-jan-5th-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260104T225000
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SUMMARY:Deadline to submit written comments to the SDGFP Commission for January meeting
DESCRIPTION:Public Comment deadline for January SD Game Fish and Parks (SDGFP)  Commission meeting is before midnight CT on the Sunday before – January 4\, 2026 via https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/   \nSDGFP Commission meetings are normally on the first Thursday-Friday of the month unless holidays interfere. For January 2026 – it is January 8th-9th\, 2026 in Pierre. New Years Day shifted the dates to second week. The comment deadline is always before midnight in which ever time zone the Commission  meeting  is in (which is normally on a Thursday afternoon).
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-submit-written-comments-to-the-sdgfp-commission-for-january-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260105T215000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260105T215900
DTSTAMP:20260414T205554
CREATED:20251129T192959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T210206Z
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SUMMARY:WOTUS rule change proposal (EPA/Army Corps) — comment period ends 01/05/2026
DESCRIPTION:WOTUS / CLEAN WATER ACT – COMMENTS DUE JANUARY 5\, 2026\nIssue: EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) that significantly narrows which wetlands\, headwater streams\, prairie potholes\, and ephemeral or intermittent channels are federally protected. This proposal would remove protections from millions of acres of wetlands and many Western streams\, affecting watersheds that feed the Missouri\, Cheyenne\, Belle Fourche\, White\, Bad\, and James River systems. \nFederal Register Notice:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/20/2025-23633/revised-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states \nSubmit Comments: \nOn-line submissions are normally due just before midnight EST. Postal comments are either due postmarked or received on the deadline. Verify at the Federal Register notice. \nOn-linehttps://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 \nBy Mail \nU.S. Environmental Protection Agency\nEPA Docket Center\, Water Docket (Mail Code 28221T)\n1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\nWashington\, DC 20460 \n\n\nInclude the Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 \n\n\nReference the “Proposed Rule: Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (2025)                                                  \n\n\nNGO Articles and Analyses: \nUnion of Concerned Scientists \nhttps://www.ucs.org/about/news/epa-proposes-striking-wetlands-protections-risking-water-quality-across-usPre-Fab Online Letters:Earthjustice: https://earthjustice.org/action/dont-let-polluters-get-their-way-again-defend-the-clean-water-act?ms=web \nNRDC:  https://act.nrdc.org/letter/protect-waters-2025 \nThe Trump administration is trying to unleash an offshore drilling plan that would jeopardize treasured coastlines nationwide — and we have an opportunity to voice our opposition. \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/wotus-rule-change-proposal-epa-army-corps-comment-period-ends-01-05-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T205554
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SUMMARY:SD Game Fish & Parks Hybrid Commission Meeting January 2026
DESCRIPTION:SD Game Fish & Parks Hybrid Commission Meeting January 2026\, \nJanuary 8-9 in Pierre and also by Zoom and teleconference. \nVisit this web page for agenda and packet of materials given to the Commission when close to the meeting date – https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nMeetings normally start on Thursday at 1 pm in the time zone of the meeting location.  They normally last 1-5 pm and then reconvene at 8 am-12 pm on Friday. If agenda is light the  meeting may not last till noon. There is normally a hearing and/or Open Forum at 2 pm. A hearing is on administrative rule change proposals and at an Open Forum you can testify on anything. Folks are normally give 3 minutes each for both sections. You can testify in person or remotely by Zoom/telephone. \nPublic Comment deadline is before midnight CT the Sunday before – January 4\, 2026 via https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ \nPublic comments are published in the “Commission Book” which is available for public review – normally  at least on  day before the meeting. \n  \n== \nAGENDA QUOTES \nMEETING INFO From GFP Agenda\n“This agenda is subject to change without prior notice.\nDate and Time: January 8\, 2026\, from 1-5 pm CST and January 9\, 2026\, from 8 am-12 pm CST \nMeeting Location: Ramkota Convention Center\, 920 West Sioux Ave. Pierre\, SD 57501 \nWebinar Info: We will be using Zoom Webinar® for this meeting. As a participant\, you will not have audio or video capabilities by default.\nDuring the open forum and public hearing\, if you’d like to testify\, please ‘Raise Your Hand’ using the button at the bottom of the screen\,\nor by pressing *9 on your phone. To lower your hand via phone\, press *9 again. When it’s your turn to speak\, the meeting host will unmute\nyou\, allowing you to have audio but no video. If your phone is muted when called upon\, press *6 to unmute.\n• *9 to ‘Raise Your Hand’ or ‘Lower Your Hand.’\n• *6 to Unmute or Mute\nPlease inform Gail Buus at gail.buus@state.sd.us by 1 pm CST if you plan to speak during the meeting. This helps us to accurately identify\nand call on speakers during the session. Thank you for your cooperation!\nZoom Webinar: Click here to join the meeting Meeting    https://state-sd.zoom.us/j/91264176710?pwd=Vm00NEowdGV6N09Ib1hnVlJkMUF3Zz09#success \nID: 912 6417 6710 Passcode: 970458\nCall In: +16699009128\,\,91264176710# US Video Conference I” \n  \nAction Items\n1. Conflict of Interest Disclosure\n2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes available at https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/archives\n3. Additional Commissioner Salary Days\n4. License List Request\na. Request #1\nb. Request #2\n5. Election of Officers\nInformational Items\n6. 2026 Legislative Session\n7. Staff Introductions\nOpen Forum (2 pm CST / 1 pm MT)\nThe portion of the meeting is designated for public comment on petitions\, proposals\, and other items of interest not on the\nagenda.\nProposals\n8. Public Water Zoning and Iron Creek Lake Access Improvements\n9. Lake Albert Waterfowl Refuge\n10. Hunt for Habitat \nDivision of Parks and Recreation\nInformational Items\n11. Custer State Park Storm Damage Update\n12. Custer State Park R&M Project Update 2025 and 2026 Plan\n13. Adventure 250: Make Your History\n14. 2025 Year End Revenue and Camping Reports\nDivision of Wildlife\nAction Items\n15. CWD Action Plan Adoption\n16. Bighorn Sheep Auction License\n17. Turkey Hunter Recruitment License\nInformational Items\n18. Chronic Wasting Disease and Hemorrhagic Disease\n19. Limited Draw Returned License Policy\n20. Lake Oahe Fishery Update\n21. Elk Action Plan\n22. Canada Goose Action Plan\n23. WDM Action Plan\n24. License Sales Report\nSolicitation of Agenda Items\nNow is the time to submit agenda items for the Commission to consider at a following commission meeting.\nAdjourn\nThe next Regular Commission Meeting will be held on March 5-6\, 2026 starting at 1 pm CST at the State Library Commons\, in\nPierre\, SD
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-game-fish-parks-hybrid-commission-meeting-january-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T130000
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SUMMARY:Rapid Creek Clean Up SATURDAY\, Jan. 10th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rapid Creek Clean Up SATURDAY\, Jan. 10th\, 2026 \nThe Rapid Creek Clean Up is this Saturday 01/10/2026. 10:00 AM at Founders Park (Park off of Omaha St).  Meet near the fish.  We will be testing the creek for salt and nitrates\, and policing trash.  Hope to see some of you there. \nFor more info: \nJeffrey Anderson <jrbk4349@aol.com>\, or Bill Young <guinnessmarsh@gmail.com>\, 605-391-1002 \nWe don’t know how long the event will last.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/rapid-creek-clean-up-saturday-jan-10th-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20260101T182609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T211154Z
UID:21085-1768051800-1768060800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Piedmont (Foothills Area) Legislative Cracker Barrel
DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING PIEDMONT (FOOTHILLS AREA) LEGISLATIVE CRACKER BARRELS\n\nWe have two afternoon meeting dates chosen this year for the 2026 Piedmont (Foothills Area) Legislative Cracker Barrels.\n.\n Due to  request at the 2025 Cracker Barrel for a pre-legislative Cracker Barrel and  the deep concerns in our communities about the proposed sand/gravel mine at Piedmont\, we decided an extra cracker barrel was needed.. Several legislators are working on bills to change SD Sand/Gravel mining laws (SDCL chapter 45-6).\n\n\nThis year we will have a “pre-legislative Legislative Cracker Barrel on Saturday January 10th\, 2026.\nWe will have our normal mid February Legislative Cracker Barrel on Saturday\, February 14th\, 2026.\n\nBoth dates time-of-day will be in the afternoon  from 1:30-4:00 pm MT.\nLegislators from Districts 29 and 33 are invited.\nZoom connection:\n\nZoom offered.\nZOOM LINK\nNancy Hilding is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Piedmont Cracker Barrel Jan 10th\, 2026\, 1;30-4 pm\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82454763206?pwd=U2ZyNUZmMmQ2ZzZUR3Y4U291RE5qdz09\nMeeting ID: 824 5476 3206\nPasscode: 666344\n\n\nAs normal\, we have a mid-meeting  break of 20-25 minutes after the first hour of Legislators presentations and Q & A. This allows for shy people to contact legislators directly and for folks to meet socially\,  eat snacks\, talk and network.\n\nBoth days are the second Saturday of the month\, so the Legion will have its’ monthly “Steak night” starting at 5 pm\, after the Cracker Barrel has ended\,  If people want to stay and continue networking/talking and eventually  eat steak/chicken\, they can wait in the rooms for the food service to start.. Meal prices are $22 for New York strip steak & the cost of grilled chicken breast is $15.  Both meals include baked potato\, salad\, fresh baked bread\, dessert coffee\, hot  tea\, iced water\, – price includes sales tax\n\nDirections: The Post is located at 101 Pine Street and is at the intersection of Pine and Sturgis Road (North First St). It is on the southeast side of the town of Piedmont\, travel about a half mile northwest of exit 46 (Elk Creek Rd Exit) on Sturgis Rd.\n\nFor more questions ask Nancy – 605-787-6466\, land line\,\n605-787-2806\, cell – Nancy Hilding\, <phas.wsd@rapidnet.com> \nor call Kim Anderson -‭ (605) 787-5886‬\,  <kim.ander311@gmail.com>\,\nThis is sponsored by Piedmont Valley American Legion Post  311 and Prairie Hills Audubon Society\,\n\nThis event is also posted to our Facebook page
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/piedmont-foothills-area-legislative-cracker-barrel-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20260114T213211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T215628Z
UID:21321-1768405200-1768406400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Written comments for Pennington County review of draft revision Alternative Energy Ordinance
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for Written comments for Pennington County review of draft revision Alternative Energy Ordinance is 4 pm on Wednesday… Sometimes they extend these deadlines to Friday at 2 pm (or they do not). The hearing is on Tuesday the 20th\, Go to our event calendar at that date for more information.. Volunteers from Dakota Rural Action \, including Rick Bell have been active in this issue. \nSend comments to their office e-mail.. pcboc@pennco.org\, \nYou can always bring written testimony to the hearing or send it directly to Commissioners over the weekend at home e-mails https://pennco.org/commission. \nYou can send it to the Office e-mail after Wednesday deadline\, . But Monday is a holiday and they won’t get the material sent to the Commissioners in advance\, it will just go in the administrative record. \nLink to Commission schedule- \nhttp://ennco.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingSchedule.aspx \nFor questions – Planning Dept\, 605-394-2186 \nAgenda for 20th will be published after the 4 pm deadline \nGo to our Dec 16th alert for details on this issue: Link to alert on our Calendar for Dec 16th:\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/event/pennington-county-commission-continues-first-reading-of-amendments-to-alternative-energy-ordinance/\nAgenda Packet for the Dec 16th meeting: https://pennco.community.highbond.com/document/22591/?lastModified=639015868409730000\nYou will find the proposed revised ordinance within these over 700 pages and you will find public comment received.\n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-for-written-comments-for-pennington-county-review-of-draft-revision-alternative-energy-ordinance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20260114T145209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T162822Z
UID:21313-1768417200-1768424400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Lecture - Native America Story Teller on Beaver\, Journey Museum
DESCRIPTION:Lecture – Native America Story Teller on Beaver\, Journey Museum\, Wednesday\,  7 pm\, 1/14/26
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/lecture-native-america-story-teller-on-beaver-journey-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260215T235900
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20260209T203407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203919Z
UID:21811-1768435200-1771199940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:National Audubon Society's Climate Watch Winter Season
DESCRIPTION:National Audubon Society’s Climate Watch Winter Season- \nHelp collect data to show how birds are responding to ‘Climate Change.  You need to adopt a 10 mile by 10 mile square and bird within it using a certain protocol between Jan 15th and Feb 15th. \nVisit the National Audubon Society’s (NAS) Climate Watch web page for details \nhttps://www.audubon.org/community-science/climate-watch \nSince 2016\, Climate Watch volunteers have collected data which Audubon scientists are able to use to document in peer reviewed research to show that birds are responding to climate change and shifting their ranges. You can join NAS in this mission by observing birds in your area\, using NAS’s specific protocol\, and helping NAS learn about how birds are responding to the changing climate.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/national-audubon-societys-climate-watch-winter-season/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20260209T205258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010333Z
UID:21815-1768456800-1772618400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:National Audubon Society's annual photo contest Jan  15-March 4th
DESCRIPTION:National Audubon Society’s annual photo contest  – the time period to submit entries is Jan 15-March 4th – Last chance to submit – submit by noon EST. \nFor more details visit the National Audubon Society web page. \nhttps://www.audubon.org/press-room/2026-audubon-photography-awards-open-entries \nSee archives to look at previous years winners and honorable mentions – if you keep selecting “show me more” you can see all the past years winners. \nhttps://www.audubon.org/section/audubon-photography-awards
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/national-audubon-societys-annual-photo-contest-jan-15-march-4th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20260102T201242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T201641Z
UID:21095-1768467600-1768492800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD Board of Minerals and Environment's January 2026 meeting
DESCRIPTION:SD Board of Minerals and Environment’s January 2026 meeting \nThe public may participate in-person or via telephone by dialing 1-605-679-7263 and entering Conference ID 972399244#. The full board packet and the link for live streaming are available on the South Dakota Boards and Commissions Portal at https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67. \nBoard of Minerals and Environment\nTelephone Conference Meeting\nDANR Large Conference Room\n523 East Capitol Avenue\nPierre\, SD\nJanuary 15\, 2026\n10:00 CT \n=== \nCall to order and roll call\nApprove agenda\nApprove minutes from November 20\, 2025\, meeting\nMining issues consent calendar – Tom Cline\nDakota Stone letter of credit exchange for its three mine permits – Eric Holm\nRelease of reclamation liability and surety release for SDO Services LLC EXNI 448 – Roberta Hudson\nAnnual Update on South Dakota’s Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan – Barb Regynski\nPublic comment period in accordance with SDCL 1-25-1\nUpcoming board meetings\nAdjourn \nWe don’t know how long the meeting will last\, but put down 10 am -5 pm
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-board-of-minerals-and-environments-january-2026-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20251229T175947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T013819Z
UID:21077-1768892400-1768935600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Rapid City Special Election - VOTE to determine fate of Libertyland TIF
DESCRIPTION:Vote on Destination Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District\, also known as Libertyland. 1/20/26\nRapid City residents please remember to vote in this special election. We are concerned about allowing tax breaks and the use of taxpayer money for this private enterprise\, and the environmental impacts (energy consumption\, water)\, not to mention the patriotic hubris. \nhttps://www.kotatv.com/2025/10/07/special-election-determine-libertylands-fate-will-be-held-january-20/ \nVoter registration deadline is Jan. 5th.  You can request an absentee ballot after Jan. 1st 2026\, see bottom of this webpage for more information: https://pennco.org/vote. \nHere is the web site of the ballot question committee opposing the TIFF:  https://nofreerides.org/ \nTheir donation page:  https://secure.anedot.com/no-free-rides-committee/donate
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/rapid-city-special-election-vote-to-determine-fate-of-libertyland-tif/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20251218T184536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195628Z
UID:20977-1768905000-1768928400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Pennington County's continued review of draft Alternative Energy ordinance
DESCRIPTION:The Commission has taken the Alternative Energy ordinance back for revisions\, and a first reading of the updated version is scheduled for the January 20th meeting. \nRick Bell at the Dec 16th\, review\, offered recommendations on behalf of DRA\, in his role as a board member\, regarding some of the problematic language in the ordinance related to distributed solar. \nGo to our Dec 16th alert for details on this issue: Link to alert on our Calendar for Dec 16th:\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/event/pennington-county-commission-continues-first-reading-of-amendments-to-alternative-energy-ordinance/\n\nWe are not sure how long the discussion will last.  Planning Dept. items usually start at 10:30 am and Ordinance rewrites are usually lower down on the agenda after 10:30…Pennington County has moved many of its offices to Rapid Valley building on Concourse St. .\nGo to Pennington County web page to see agenda\,- when closer to the date.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/pennington-countys-continued-review-of-draft-alternative-energy-ordinance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T215000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T215900
DTSTAMP:20260414T205555
CREATED:20251219T023913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T024235Z
UID:21059-1768945800-1768946340@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comment deadline on Federal rule to extend the phase-in period for compliance with the Oil and Gas Rule’s bonding requirement
DESCRIPTION: Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Statewide Bonds; Extension of Phase-In Deadline  \nComment deadline on Federal rule to extend the phase-in period for compliance with the Oil and Gas Rule’s bonding requirement – deadline Jan 20th\, 2026 \n  \nFederal Register Notice \nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/18/2025-23228/federal-onshore-oil-and-gas-statewide-bonds-extension-of-phase-in-deadline \n  \nDepartment of the Interior\nBureau of Land Management\n\n43 CFR Part 3100\, A2407-014-004-065516\, #O2509-014-004-125222\, RIN 1004-AF52\n\nQuotes from Federal Register: \n“The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this direct final rule (DFR) to amend BLM regulations to extend the phase-in date for compliance with the minimum bond amount for Statewide oil and gas bonds. The current regulation requires operators to increase or replace existing Statewide bonds to meet the $500\,000 minimum bond amount by June 22\, 2026. This rule extends that deadline to June 22\, 2027\, aligning it with the phase-in date for individual lease bonds.” \n“The final rule is effective on February 17\, 2026\, unless significant adverse comments are received by January 20\, 2026. If significant adverse comments are received\, notice will be published in the Federal Register before the effective date either withdrawing the rule or issuing a new final rule that responds to any significant adverse comments.” \n  \n=== \nYou may submit comments by one of the following methods: \n\nFederal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In the Search box\, enter the Docket Number “BLM-2025-0269” and click the “Search” button. Follow the instructions at this website.\n\n\nMail\, personal\, or messenger delivery: U.S. Department of the Interior\, Director (630)\, Bureau of Land Management\, 1849 C St. NW\, Room 5646\, Washington\, DC 20240\, Attention: 1004-AF52.\n===\n\nWe have not yet seen alerts or articles by NGOs on this issue.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-on-federal-rule-to-extend-the-phase-in-period-for-compliance-with-the-oil-and-gas-rules-bonding-requirement/
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SUMMARY:Comment on President Trump’s new offshore drilling lease plan\, comment by Jan 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:On November 20\, the Department of the Interior released President Trump’s new offshore drilling lease plan\, the 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The proposal includes as many as 34 potential offshore lease sales across 1.27 billion acres. It includes 21 areas off the coast of Alaska\, seven in the Gulf of Mexico including portions of the Eastern gulf\, and six off of California.  Despite local opposition\, the Trump administration is offering areas spanning California’s entire coastline and encroaching closer to Florida’s coast. \nThe Department of Interior’s 60-day public comment period begins today November 24\, 2025 through the Federal Register. Following a public Request for Information and Comment published in April 2025\, the Department received more than 86\,000 submissions from stakeholders\, state officials\, industry participants\, and the general public. To make our pro-environmental  voices heard nationwide\, the goal is to surpass that level of participation in the upcoming comment period. \nLearn more about the proposed plan and use the messaging resources included in this toolkit to plan your response and submit public comments through the Federal Register link here.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-on-president-trumps-new-offshore-drilling-lease-plan-comment-by-jan-23-2026/
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