Government Needs Forms to Give Away Free Rocks
Published Date: 1/3/2025
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Summary
The Bureau of Land Management wants to renew its form for people who apply to collect plants or minerals from public lands for free. If you use or plan to use this permit, you can comment on the paperwork by March 4, 2025. This renewal aims to keep things simple and reduce hassle, with no new fees or big changes coming your way.
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