Federal Register #2026-10164

Regulatory Correction to Oil and Gas Leasing Rules by Bureau of Land Management

This notice announces a regulatory correction by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, regarding oil and gas leasing regulations: - The correction addresses rules related to fees, rentals, and royalties for oil and gas leases - Implements changes required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Revises regulations specifically pertaining to royalty on production - No products, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are involved - This is a regulatory update, not a procurement solicitation or contract award - The correction is open for public comment and will impact regulatory procedures for oil and gas leasing

Description

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a correction to a direct final rule related to oil and gas leasing regulations. The correction addresses changes mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted on July 4, 2025, specifically revising regulations pertaining to royalty on production. The correction is effective on June 29, 2026, and public comments are due by May 29, 2026. The original rule appeared in the Federal Register on April 29, 2026.

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