BLM Announces Eastern States September Oil and Gas Lease Sale Protest Decision
FALLS CHURCH, Va.- The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States State Office has published protest decisions and final National Environmental Policy Act documentation for the Sept. 15, 2026, oil and gas lease sale, held in the Wayne National Forest in Ohio. The Determination of NEPA Adequacy Decision Record, Protest Decision, and Explanation in Support of Protest Decision can be found in the following location: Eastern States Oil and Gas Lease Sales.
The Sept. 15 oil and gas sale generated more than $11 million in revenue for the American people.
Parcel descriptions, environmental review documents, the sale notice, and additional information for the offered parcels can be found via the following ePlanning link: September 2026 Lease Sale Expressions of Interest, Wayne National Forest, Monroe and Washington Counties in Ohio.
For more information, please contact BLM Branch Chief for Energy & Minerals Operations Chris Hite at [email protected] and 703-558-7731.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.