The oil and gas leasing program managed by the BLM encourages the sustainable development of domestic oil and gas reserves which reduces the dependence of the United States on foreign sources of energy as part of its multiple-use and sustainable yield mandate. Therefore, in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act, 30 U.S.C.226(b)(1), as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291. 128 Stat.3762) (Dec.19, 2014), and the BLM regulations at 43 CFR 3120, the Bureau of Land Management will be offering parcels for lease at a Competitive Internet-Based Oil and Gas Lease sale.

The date of the sale is Thursday, June 22, 2017. Parcels being offered include Federal fluid mineral estates located in the Eastern States, Southeastern States District (SSDO). Additional information about the sale will be available at https://www.energynet.com/govt_listing.pl

Please click on the Documents tab to the left to view the NEPA documents and other information regarding the June Oil and Gas Lease Sale, including the Sales Notice for the sale.