NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-CA-C060-2026-0090-EA
Project Name: Central California District Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Project Information 

  • NEPA Number
    DOI-BLM-CA-C060-2026-0090-EA
  • Project Name
    Central California District Oil and Gas Lease Sale
  • Project Type
    EA
  • NEPA Status
    In Progress - Public Scoping Period
  • Lead Office
    Bakersfield Field Office
  • Last Updated
    7/2/2026 8:06:50 AM


Project Description

What's New

7/2/2026: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 50 oil and gas parcels totaling approximately 36,000 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in California. The scoping period ends August 1st, 2026.

Scoping comments will be accepted through ePlanning only. To participate, click the "Participate Now" button at the top of the ePlanning site.

Project Location

City State/Territory Zip Code County(ies)
Bakersfield California 93308 Kern

Application Information

  • Program
    Fluid Minerals (Oil & Gas, Tar Sands, Oil Shale)
  • Sub-Program
    Oil & Gas


Project Dates

  • Start Date
    7/2/2026


Project Office Information

  • Lead Office
    Bakersfield Field Office
  • Offices
    Bakersfield FO,   Central California DO,   Central Coast FO


Contacts

  • Contact 1 Name
    Matthew Thomas
  • Contact 1 Email
    [email protected]
  • Contact 1 Phone
    (661) 391-6000