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

In response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, and Executive Order 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.

Posted

Jun 24, 2026

Comment period

Jun 24, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026

Agency

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

FR Doc

2026-12738

CFR

43 CFR Parts 3160 and 3170

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