News – Sheridan Media
The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office opened a 30-day public scoping period Monday to receive public input on 36 oil and gas parcels totaling 19,130.92 acres that may be included in upcoming lease sale in Wyoming. The public comment period ends on July 12. The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available here. As authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, the BLM will apply a 16.6 percent royalty rate for any new leases from this sale.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop Federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for a permit to drill, detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders. All parcels leased as part of an oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources.
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Last modified: June 12, 2023