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2026-06315 — Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Lease: NMNM141519

Enrique A. Cantu asked to bring back his New Mexico oil and gas lease NMNM141519, which was ended before. The Bureau of Land Management agrees to reinstate it starting January 1, 2022, with updated rental fees of $20 per acre and a 20% royalty. This means Cantu can keep drilling under new terms, as long as he sticks to the rules and pays up.

2026-06320 — Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Bridger Pipeline Expansion Project, Montana

The Bureau of Land Management is starting to study the effects of building a bigger, buried oil pipeline in Montana. This project could impact local communities, land, and the environment, and the public has until May 1, 2026, to share their thoughts. The goal is to carefully plan the pipeline expansion while considering everyone's input before moving forward.

2026-06308 — Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease WYW164926, Converse County, WY

Tripower Resources, LLC asked to bring back their oil and gas lease in Converse County, Wyoming, which was previously ended. The government agrees to reinstate it starting January 1, 2025, with updated rental and royalty rates, plus a 2-year extension. This means Tripower can keep exploring and producing oil and gas while paying new fees and royalties.

2026-06307 — Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease WYW183782, Carbon County, WY

Kirkwood Oil and Gas asked to bring back their oil and gas lease in Carbon County, Wyoming, which had been ended. The government agrees to reinstate it starting January 1, 2025, with updated rental and royalty rates, plus a 2-year extension. This means Kirkwood can keep exploring and drilling, paying $20 per acre and 20% royalties, keeping business rolling smoothly.

2026-06225 — Notice of Realty Action: Direct Sale of Public Lands in La Paz County, AZ

The government plans to sell 640 acres of public land in La Paz County, Arizona, directly to 174 Power Global, LLC for at least $350,000. This sale helps fix tricky land management issues and supports local economic growth. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to send comments by May 15, 2026, before the sale moves forward.

2026-06107 — Filing of Plats of Survey and Supplemental Plat; New Mexico; Oklahoma

The Bureau of Land Management is officially filing new land survey maps for parts of New Mexico and Oklahoma to help manage these areas better. If anyone wants to protest these filings, they must do so by April 29, 2026. These updates mainly affect landowners, local agencies, and anyone interested in land boundaries, with no direct cost to view the plats but a fee for copies.

Previous: 2025-07120 — Export Trade Certificate of Review

The Department of Commerce is reviewing a request to update an Export Trade Certificate that helps businesses team up to sell products overseas without breaking the rules. This affects companies involved in exporting goods and could change how they work together. If approved, the update might make exporting smoother and more competitive—so keep an eye out and share your thoughts soon!

Next: 2025-07567 — Applications for New Awards; Opportunity Scholarship Program; Corrections

The Department of Education fixed the deadline dates for sending in applications and intergovernmental reviews for the 2025 District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program. If you’re applying for this scholarship, make sure to note the new deadlines! No other changes were made, so everything else stays the same.