Bureau of Land Management
Nom court : BLM
Onshore federal mineral leasing, methane venting and flaring, surface management of public lands.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an information collection.
Intent To Amend the Resource Management Plan and Prepare an Associated Environmental Assessment; Notice of Realty Action: Proposed Sale of Public Land and Reversionary Interest in Socorro County, NM
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Director intends to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) amendment with an associated environmental assessment (EA) for a non-competitive direct sale of public land in Socorro County, New Mexico. Additionally, the BLM will analyze a non-competitive direct sale of a 10-acre parcel reversionary interest conveyance on a Recreation and Public Purpose (R&PP) patent. By this notice the BLM is announcing the beginning of the scoping period to solicit public comments and identify issues, providing the planning criteria for public review, and announcing a comment period on the proposed realty action offering for sale a parcel of public land and reversionary interest.
Filing of Plats of Survey; Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is scheduled to file the plats of survey 30 calendar days after the date of publication of this notice in the BLM Wyoming State Office. These surveys, which were executed at the request of the BLM and U.S. Forest Service, are necessary for the management of these lands.
Public Land Order No. 7970; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7668, Utah Lake Drainage Basin and Diamond Fork Systems, Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project, Utah
This Public Land Order (PLO) extends, for an additional 20- year term, the withdrawal established by PLO No. 7668, which would otherwise expire on July 26, 2026. The extension is necessary to prevent uses that could conflict with the operation of the Utah Lake Drainage Basin and Diamond Fork Systems, Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project, which supports Utah's irrigation, municipal, industrial, hydroelectric, conservation, and recreation needs. The lands have been, and will remain, open to mineral leasing and to all other uses legally authorized on National Forest System lands.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Tramroads and Logging Roads
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an information collection.
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Lease: NMNM141446
In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas lease NMNM141446 from Federal Abstract Company (lessee). The lessee timely filed a petition for reinstatement of the competitive oil and gas lease located in Eddy County, New Mexico. The lessee paid the required rental accruing from the date of termination. No leases have been issued that affect these lands. The BLM proposes to reinstate the lease.
Filing of Survey Plats: Alaska
The plats of survey (plats) of the following described lands are scheduled to be officially filed 30 calendar days after the date of this publication in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska State Office, Anchorage, Alaska. The surveys, which were executed at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and BLM, are necessary for the management of these lands.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an information collection.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Grazing Management: Range Improvement Agreements and Permits Materials
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting to extend an approved information collection.
Civil Monetary Penalties for Onshore Oil and Gas Operations and Coal Trespass
This notice restates the amounts of civil monetary penalties contained in the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations governing onshore oil and gas operations and coal trespass. For 2026, the BLM will not update its civil monetary penalties and will continue to use the civil monetary penalty levels currently in its regulations. This notice is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and is consistent with applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance.
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Minnesota
The plats of survey of the following described lands are scheduled to be officially filed in the Bureau of land Management (BLM), Eastern States State Office, Falls Church, Virginia, 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. The surveys, executed at the request of the United States Forest Service, Region 9, were performed to meet requirements for transfer of lands under the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act (LLBORRA).
Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases
In response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, and Executive Order (E.O.) 14154, entitled, "Unleashing American Energy," dated January 20, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to modify its existing regulations pertaining to royalties due on oil and natural gas lost on Federal and Indian leases. These modifications would reduce unnecessary compliance burdens for operators and streamline the BLM's royalty determinations on lost oil or natural gas.
Oil and Gas Leasing
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to revise its oil and gas leasing regulations to reflect new requirements in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB); policy direction in Executive Orders (E.O.) entitled Unleashing American Energy and Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Deregulatory Initiative and Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account; and policy guidance in Secretary's Order entitled Unleashing American Energy. In addition, the proposed rule would reflect provisions of the Royalty Resiliency Act, which pertains to applications for oil and gas agreements for allocation schedules that outline how royalties would be distributed across different leases within the agreement. The BLM proposes to return the minimum bond amounts to those prior to the finalization of the 2024 rule. Finally, the proposed rule would improve the BLM's leasing process to ensure stewardship of public lands as required by the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA) and as directed by the OBBB and the above Executive orders.
Policy Review: BLM Manual 6340, Management of Designated Wilderness Areas
The BLM is seeking public comment on potential updates to Manual 6340 regarding management of designated wilderness areas, inviting recommendations on clarifications and revisions to existing policies.
Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330, Management of BLM Wilderness Study Areas
The BLM is soliciting public comment on potential updates to Manual 6330, which governs management of Wilderness Study Areas. The agency is open to receiving recommendations for clarifications or revisions to the existing manual.
Draft Policy and Guidance for Managing Recreational Climbing in BLM-Managed Units of the National Wilderness Preservation System
The BLM issues draft policy and guidance for managing recreational climbing in BLM-managed National Wilderness Preservation System units, updating BLM Manual 6340 per the Protecting America's Rock Climbing Act and the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act. Public comment is sought before final guidance is adopted.
Policy Review: BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands With Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process
The BLM seeks public comment on potential updates to Manual 6320, which governs how the agency considers lands with wilderness characteristics during land use planning processes.
Notice of Filing of Plat of Survey; Michigan
A plat of survey for lands managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan is scheduled for official filing with the BLM Eastern States State Office in Falls Church, Virginia, effective 30 calendar days from publication.
Termination of the Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Buffalo Field Office, Wyoming, and an Associated Environmental Assessment
The Bureau of Land Management announces termination of the land use planning process and Environmental Assessment for amending the Buffalo Resource Management Plan in Wyoming, which was initiated via notice of intent in the Federal Register on July 8, 2025.
Notice of Filing of Plat of Survey; Iowa
Notice that a land survey plat for properties managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Rock Island District) will be officially filed with the BLM Eastern States Office in Falls Church, Virginia, 30 calendar days from publication.
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Maine
Notice of filing of land survey plats with the Bureau of Land Management for lands in Maine, executed at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Eastern Region for land management purposes.
Termination of the Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office, Montana, and an Associated Environmental Assessment
The BLM terminates the land use planning process for the Miles City Resource Management Plan Environmental Assessment, which was initiated by a July 8, 2025 notice of intent in the Federal Register.
Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease WYW182309, Converse County, WY
The BLM proposes to reinstate terminated competitive oil and gas lease WYW182309 in Converse County, Wyoming, following a timely petition from CNOOC Energy U.S.A., LLC and Chesapeake Exploration, LLC that meets all filing requirements under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.
Notice of Realty Action: Calcasieu Pass Non-Competitive Direct Sale, Cameron Parish, LA
The BLM proposes a non-competitive direct sale of approximately 2.97 acres of public land in Cameron Parish, Louisiana to Cameron Land Ventures LLC (Venture Global LNG affiliate) to support development of a liquefied natural gas hub. The sale follows Federal Energy Regulatory Commission environmental review under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and will be conducted at fair market value appraised prior to sale, with a 45-day public notice period.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed DeLamar Mine Project-Owyhee County, Idaho
The BLM announces initiation of environmental impact statement scoping for DeLamar Mining Company's proposed hard rock mine in Owyhee County, Idaho, under NEPA and FLPMA requirements. The EIS process will evaluate project effects and solicit public comments.
Filing of Plats of Survey; Oregon/Washington
The Bureau of Land Management announces the filing of survey plats for specified lands in Oregon and Washington, executed at the request of BLM, U.S. Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service for land management purposes. Plats will be officially filed 30 calendar days from publication.
Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation
Updates rules on flaring, venting, and royalty-bearing methane losses from onshore federal and tribal oil & gas leases.