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NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-Eastern States-J000-2025-0013-EA
Project Name: MS EOIs ES00014570, ES00019210, and ES00019868 for March 2026 oil and gas lease sale

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NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-Eastern States-J000-2025-0013-EA
Project Name

MS EOIs ES00014570, ES00019210, and ES00019868 for March 2026 oil and gas lease sale
Project Type

EA
NEPA Status
Lead Office

Southeastern States District Office
Last Updated

1/23/2026 10:28:57 AM

Project Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States Office (ESO) conducts competitive sales to lease available oil and gas parcels. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Southeastern States District Office (SSDO) will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for several Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in Mississippi, in anticipation of an oil/gas lease sale to occur in March 2026. 

Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.

All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System. BLM lease sales are held online through EnergyNet.

What's New

The protest period for the March 2026 oil and gas lease sale started January 8 and will go until February 9. If you wish to submit a protest, we refer you to the sale notice for guidance on submitting a protest. You can view the sale notice, final unsigned EA, FONSI, and Decision Record on the Documents page by clicking the link on the left hand side of the screen.

Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
Mize	Mississippi	39116	Smith County

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Project Dates

Start Date

6/11/2025
End Date

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Project Office Information

Lead Office

Southeastern States District Office
Offices

Southeastern States DO
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