The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on eight oil and gas parcels in Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi.
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Interior slashes outdated energy regulations to boost economic growth on public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced the formal rescission of 18 obsolete or redundant Bureau of Land Management regulations in a decisive move to advance America’s energy independence and economic vitality.
Interior streamlines oil and gas leasing to advance energy independence and economic growth
BLM is committing to faster lease parcel reviews by aiming to complete the entire process within six months. This streamlined approach is expected to increase the availability of onshore federal lands for leasing, reduce bureaucratic delays, and enhance public engagement, while reinforcing national efforts to boost job creation, lower energy costs, and strengthen U.S. Energy Dominance.
Department of the Interior moves to restore coal industry
The Department of the Interior is reaffirming its commitment to the Trump administration’s goal of American Energy Dominance with a renewed focus on coal.
BLM, partners break ground on improvements at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
The Bureau of Land Management broke ground on a critical infrastructure project to protect and enhance the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and unique, significant resources of surrounding public lands.
Bureau of Land Management welcomes new leadership at Lower Potomac Field Station
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District welcomes its new Field Manager at the Lower Potomac Field Station, Nicholas Weber.
Free mapping program to help Americans navigate BLM public lands
There’s a new tool for recreationists planning visits to public lands. The Free National Mobile Map Package Program allows anyone to access maps so they have the information they need to get outside, even when they are offline
BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease sales in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi
The BLM Eastern States State Office today opened a public scoping period to receive public input on six oil and gas parcels that may be included in a September 2025 lease sale in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi.
BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
BLM seeks input for proposed vegetation treatments in Virginia and Maryland
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment evaluating potential impacts of removing excess vegetation from approximately 1,212 public acres in Maryland and Virginia.
BLM seeks input for plans to plug orphaned wells in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
The BLM is seeking public input on draft environmental assessments evaluating potential impacts from the proposed plugging of 30 orphaned oil and gas wells on public lands in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
New connectivity trail to improve public access, walkability between Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA, Village of Tequesta
The BLM and Village of Tequesta will open a connectivity trail following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17 at 5:30 pm.
BLM extends comment period on environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio
In response to several requests, the Bureau of Land Management is providing more time for the public to provide input on a draft supplemental environmental assessment evaluating possible impacts from potential oil and gas leasing within the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio.
Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands.
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana
BLM plans non-competitive land sale in Mississippi
The Bureau of Land Management plans to sell certain public lands in Simpson County, Miss., to resolve a decades-long inadvertent unauthorized use.
BLM holds March 2024 sale for Mississippi oil and gas leases
Falls Church, Va. – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering three parcels covering 91 acres in Mississippi.
BLM seeks input on additional environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio
FALLS CHURCH, Va.
BLM Hosting Wild Horse and Burro Event in Jackson, Miss. Feb. 22-24
FLOWOOD, Miss.— The Bureau of Land Management is scheduled to host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangela
2024 Wild Horse and Burro schedule
The schedule of Wild Horse and burro adoption events throughout BLM Eastern States for 2024. Updated 18 June, 2024.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Gainesville, Georgia
*** UPDATE: Due to inclement weather the Gainesville Wild Horse and Burro event is delayed one day and will now take place Jan. 19-20. ***