The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed changes to livestock grazing permits and fees on national forests and grasslands in 16 Western states. The proposal is scheduled to appear in the Federal Register on Nov. 12, opening a 30-day public comment period.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the proposal, which would update how the U.S. Forest Service issues grazing permits, clarify who qualifies for them, and standardize how grazing fees…