Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost from Onshore Federal and Indian Leases
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- 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 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.
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- Jun 24, 2026
- Comment period
- Jun 24, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-12738
- CFR
- 43 CFR Parts 3160 and 3170
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- Jul 20, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-12738SupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 13, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-12738OpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the BLM's proposed modifications to royalty regulations for lost oil and natural gas, arguing that the changes weaken accountability and disincentivize waste minimization. They contend that the proposal allows for the waste of public resources and increases methane emissions by reducing penalties for venting and flaring.
Read comment → - Jul 7, 2026Redacted Comment 1004-AF33 7.7.26OpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it unfairly transfers public resources to private oil and gas operators while reducing revenue for the U.S. Treasury and Indian tribes. They also contend that the rule will increase methane emissions, degrade local air quality, and lack a sufficient regulatory impact analysis regarding environmental and health costs.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-12738SupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed modifications to reduce regulatory burdens on oil and gas royalties. They argue that the United States needs to maximize domestic energy production to remain globally competitive and utilize untapped resources in Western Colorado.
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