BLM Scraps Old Rules Protecting Lands from Mining Near Power Sites

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: 2025-13715 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The FAA is making a new rule for certain Airbus Helicopters because some engine fire detectors gave false alarms. If you own an AS 365 N3, EC 155B, or EC155B1 helicopter, you’ll need to replace these faulty detectors and can’t install the old ones anymore. This keeps everyone safer and helps avoid costly false fire warnings.

Next: 2025-13760 — Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone

The Coast Guard is setting up safety zones for annual water events in August and September 2025 to keep everyone safe on the water. Boats and people can’t enter these zones without special permission during these times. This helps protect lives and property, so plan ahead if you’re boating in the Eastern Great Lakes area!