(a) Yes, anyone may file a protest with BLM. The protest does not have to be in a particular format nor on a BLM-approved form but it must:

(1) Be filed in duplicate with BLM;

(2) Contain a complete description of all facts upon which it is based;

(3) Describe the lands involved; and

(4) Be accompanied by evidence of service of a copy of the protest on the applicant.

(b) If the person protesting also wants a grazing permit for all or part of the land described in the protested application, the protest must be accompanied by a grazing permit application.