Federal Register #56882

Environmental Impact Statement for Oil and Gas Leasing in Texas National Forests

The USDA Forest Service is initiating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process to evaluate oil and gas leasing availability in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT). - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) - Office of the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment - Scope of Work: - Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze approximately 500,000 acres of federally managed lands for potential oil and gas leasing - Assessment of which lands may be open or closed to leasing - Evaluation of stipulations and restrictions for resource protection - Consideration of amendments to the 1996 NFGT Revised Land and Resource Management Plan - Analysis of environmental impacts, including air and water quality, endangered species, invasive plants, and recreation - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental Impact Statement Preparation (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Unique Requirements: - Comprehensive environmental analysis to inform future oil and gas leasing decisions - Public comment period and consideration of multiple alternatives (no action, proposed action, no leasing) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a planning and analysis effort rather than a direct procurement of goods or services.

Description

This notice revises a previous Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Oil and Gas Leasing Availability on National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. The project will identify lands available for future oil and gas leasing, stipulations applied to these activities, and whether an amendment to the 1996 Revised Land and Resource Management Plan is required. The analysis will consider alternatives including no action, proposed action, and no leasing, addressing impacts on air quality, water resources, wildlife, and other environmental factors. Public comments are invited by April 28, 2026, to inform the scope of the analysis.

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