Bureau of Land Management
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Bureau of Land Management.
47 regulationsLeasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale: Rescission
The federal government is canceling a previous rule that allowed companies to lease federal land to mine valuable minerals like copper, gold, and uranium. This change affects how mining companies can access public lands and may influence mineral prices and mining activity in the United States.
Requirements for Site Security and Production Handling; Applying for Commingling and Allocation Approval
The federal government is proposing new rules about how oil and gas companies must secure their drilling sites and handle the fuel they produce. The rules also set up a process for companies to get approval to mix oil from different wells together and divide it fairly among owners.
Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Statewide Bonds: Extension of Phase-In Deadline
The federal government is giving oil and gas companies more time to comply with new bonding requirements for drilling on public lands. This regulation delays when companies must have financial guarantees in place to cover cleanup costs if they abandon wells.
Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation; Extension of Phase-In Requirements
The federal government is delaying when oil and gas companies must follow new rules about waste reduction and paying royalties (fees) for resources extracted from public lands. This gives companies more time to adjust their operations before the stricter requirements take effect.
Rescission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Regulations, issued May 7, 2024
The federal government is canceling rules that were set up to manage and protect Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, an area set aside for potential oil and gas development. This change could affect how oil companies operate in this remote Alaskan region and impact the environment and Native communities that depend on the land.
Rescission of Regulations Regarding Operations Conducted under Notices for Mining Claims
The federal government is canceling rules that previously allowed mining companies to operate on public lands under simplified notice procedures instead of requiring full permits. This change means the government is tightening oversight of mining activities on federal property to strengthen environmental protections and public accountability.
Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
The federal government is proposing to cancel a rule that required the Bureau of Land Management to manage public lands in ways that protect landscapes and wildlife habitats. This change could affect how millions of acres of public land are used for activities like grazing, mining, and recreation.
Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites—Failure to Comply
This regulation sets rules for how mining companies must properly locate, record, and maintain their mining claims on federal land. If companies fail to follow these requirements, they could lose their rights to mine in those areas.
Rescission of Regulations Regarding Plans of Operations for Mining Claims; Withdrawal
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is canceling previous rules that required mining companies to submit detailed plans before operating on public lands. This change makes it easier for mining operations to proceed on federal property, but may reduce environmental oversight and public input into mining projects.
Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites—Fees
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is updating the fees and requirements for people who want to locate, record, and maintain mining claims on federal land. This regulation affects miners and companies that extract minerals from public lands, and it may change how much they pay and what paperwork they need to file.
Rescission of Regulations Regarding Mining Claim Payments; Withdrawal
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is canceling previous rules that required companies to make certain payments related to mining claims on federal land. This change could affect how much money the government collects from mining operations and may impact public lands managed by the BLM.
Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites—Introduction
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is updating rules for how people can locate, record, and maintain mining claims on federal land. This affects anyone interested in mining on public lands and clarifies what paperwork and steps are required to stake a claim and keep it active.