Federal Register #2026-08386

BLM Final Rule Extending Compliance Deadlines for Waste Prevention Regulations

This notice announces a regulatory update from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding waste prevention and resource conservation requirements: - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior - Regulatory Action (Not a Procurement): - Final rule extends phase-in deadlines for compliance with Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and gas measurement requirements under 43 CFR subpart 3179 - No products, OEMs, or vendors are specified, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services - Notable Requirements: - Extension of compliance deadlines is intended to reduce administrative and operational costs for regulated entities - BLM is considering further revisions to the affected regulations - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or line items are included, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, is issuing a final rule in response to significant adverse comments received on a previous direct final rule that extended certain phase-in deadlines for waste prevention and resource conservation regulations. The rule confirms the effective date of February 13, 2026, for the prior direct final rule and establishes a new effective date of June 1, 2026, for this final rule. The rule addresses the postponement of compliance deadlines related to Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and gas measurement requirements, explaining the rationale for the extension and responding to public comments. The extension aims to reduce administrative and operational costs while the BLM considers revisions to the regulations.

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