STATUS: Accepting Public Comments until July 22, 2026

Last updated 6-22-206: 

The BLM is designating routes in the Dinosaur North area of the Vernal Field Office. This area covers approximately 344,822 acres in northern Uintah and eastern Daggett counties. The plan would designate approximately 700 miles of routes as open, limited, or closed for off-highway vehicle use across 223,616 acres of BLM- managed lands.

The public comment period for the EA runs from June 22 through July 22, 2026.

Public Meeting

A public meeting has not been announced. 

Accessing the Draft EA

Visit the Documents tab on the project’s ePlanning site to view or download the full Draft EA and the comment form.

How to Submit Comments (Due July 22, 2026)

Written comments must be received by July 22, 2026. The most helpful comments provide specific, relevant information that can meaningfully inform the analysis or shape the range of alternatives. Comments may be submitted via the ePlanning Project Page by clicking on the “Documents” tab. During the 30 day comment period there will be a column titled “Participate”, click on the “Participate Now” link and follow the instructions.

Contact: Daniel Kauffman  |  [email protected]  |  (435) 781-4425

Vernal Field Office

Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment — including personal identifying information — may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.