Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases

Interior Department · Proposed Rule

Summary

In response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, and Executive Order (E.O.) 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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Key dates

Status
Proposed
Category
HealthcareHIPAA
Published
Jun 24, 2026
Effective
Comments close
Aug 24, 2026

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