BLM Puts 600 Alaskan Oil Plots Up for Grabs

2026-09387 — Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management is updating rules for grazing on public lands (except Alaska) to better protect land health and improve how appeals are handled. Ranchers and land users will see clearer guidelines and have until July 13, 2026, to share their thoughts. These changes aim to keep lands healthy while making the process fairer and more efficient, with some deadlines for feedback coming up soon.

2026-09386 — Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule

The Bureau of Land Management is canceling the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule to make land use simpler and more balanced. This change helps local leaders make decisions, boosts access to public lands, and cuts red tape that slowed down projects. The new rule takes effect on June 11, 2026, affecting anyone who uses or manages federal lands, with no new costs expected.

2026-10020 — Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Production Site Development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management is starting a process to make it easier to build and run oil production sites in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. They’re asking the public to share ideas and concerns by July 6, 2026, to help shape the environmental review. This could speed up permits for companies while making sure nature is protected.

2026-09638 — Application for Withdrawal Extension for Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Colorado

The Army wants to keep using parts of Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon for military training by extending a land withdrawal for 15 more years. This affects public lands in Colorado, stopping mining and leasing there during that time. You’ve got until August 12, 2026, to share your thoughts, and there’s a public meeting on July 13 to learn more and speak up.

2026-09441 — Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Lease: TXNM139423

Sea Eagle Ford LLC asked to bring back their oil and gas lease TXNM139423 in McMullen County, Texas, after it was ended. The Bureau of Land Management says yes, as long as they pay new fees: $20 per acre yearly rent and a 20% royalty. This lease will be active again starting November 1, 2021, with updated terms and no new leases on the land.

2026-08563 — Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Leases: NMNM128371 and NMNM128376

R & R Royalty Ltd asked to bring back two oil and gas leases in New Mexico that were ended before. The Bureau of Land Management says yes, but with new rules: higher rent ($20 per acre) and a 20% royalty. These leases will restart retroactively from July 1, 2021, and last up to two years, giving the company a fresh chance to drill and pay up.

Previous: 2026-02718 — Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Alaska

The President has updated the disaster declaration for Alaska after severe storms and flooding in October 2025. This change adds new areas to the disaster zone and extends the deadline to apply for physical damage loans until March 5, 2026. If you’re in the affected regions, now’s the time to get help before the new deadlines!

Next: 2026-02720 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Reinstatement Without Change to a Previously Approved Collection; COPS Progress Report

The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is asking to keep collecting progress reports from police agencies without any changes. This helps them track how community policing grants are working. If you’re involved in these reports, you have until March 13, 2026, to share your thoughts—no extra costs or new rules, just a smooth continuation!