Rescission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve issued May 7, 2024
Through this final rule, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rescinds and replaces the “Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska” final rule, issued on May 7, 2024, to restore regulatory clarity and align BLM's implementing regulations with statutory requirements and national energy policy.
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.