Actuially I DID contact the BLM and get the facts...
I got the same thing in an e-mail reply from her today. I contacted Lynnette about the new fees and asked a few questions.
Here is some more info in the e-mail...
Yes it sounds like pain, guys. BUT, lets just be patient and work with the BLM. They are getting this all handled soon enough. Is it really that big of a deal? I'm sure you will get your passes one way or another.