To comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the BLM has prepared an environmental assessment for the proposed HMAP update and gather of excess wild horses. The EA will serve several purposes: it will provide the public and governmental agencies with information about the potential environmental consequences of the project and alternatives; identify measures to avoid or minimize environmental harm from the proposed action and alternatives; and provide the responsible officials with information upon which to make an informed decision regarding the project and whether to prepare a finding of no significant impact or environmental impact statement. The EA was prepared by an interdisciplinary team of BLM resource specialists. 

The initial scoping period concluded in May 2026. 

BLM is seeking public comment on the preliminary EA. Comments should be submitted by July 13, 2026, through this site.