The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day public comment period on plans to include 14 oil and gas parcels totaling 20,600 acres in a September 2026 lease sale in Nevada.
The comment period ends June 11. The agency completed scoping on the parcels in March and is now seeking feedback on the parcels and related environmental analysis as it continues reviewing each site.
Leasing is the first step in developing federal oil and gas resources. Before development can begin, an operator must submit an application for a permit to drill outlining development plans. The Bureau of Land Management reviews permit applications, posts them for public review, conducts environmental analysis, and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.
The agency said all parcels included in federal oil and gas lease sales contain stipulations intended to protect important natural resources.
Information on current and upcoming lease sales is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System. Lease sales are held online through Efficient Markets. Details on the parcels, maps, and instructions for submitting comments are available on the Bureau of Land Management’s ePlanning website.
