USDA Proposes New Rule to Expand Grazing Access for Western Ranchers
The proposal would streamline permit rules and fee-setting, with USDA saying grazing supports about 14,200 jobs and $645 million in annual GDP.
- On Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a USDA proposed rule updating grazing permit issuance and fee provisions across 16 contiguous Western states.
- The proposal aligns Forest Service regulations with Bureau of Land Management standards, simplifying permit requirements for ranchers operating on both federal land types.
- Livestock grazing on Forest Service-managed lands supports approximately 14,200 jobs and contributes $645 million annually, occurring on nearly 40% of the 193 million acres the agency manages.
- The proposed rule appears in the Federal Register today, November 12, opening a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders to review the updated permit and fee structure.
- Officials state managed grazing reduces overgrown vegetation and wildfire risk, supporting the Administration's plan to fortify the American Beef Industry by cutting regulatory barriers for ranchers.
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