BLM to Implement Adjusted Drilling Permit Fee on Oct. 1
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On October 1, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement an updated fee amount for the processing of Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs). The updated APD fee of $9,500 was set by Congress in the Fiscal_Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, and replaces the $6,500 processing fee that had been in place previously.On October 1, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement an updated fee amount for the processing of Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs). The updated APD fee of $9,500 was set by Congress in the Fiscal_Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, and replaces the $6,500 processing fee that had been in place previously.The new non-refundable filing fee of $9,500 is to be collected upon submission of an APD by an oil and gas operator, and is required whether or not an APD is subsequently approved.To carry out this statutory requirement, the BLM has issued guidance to its field offices regarding the collection and handling of APD fees in the current fiscal year.The new guidance largely tracks prior years guidance with respect to collection and handling policies – e.g., when the fee is required; when the BLM will begin processing the APD; and acceptable forms of payment. The purpose of the new guidance is to implement the new fee.
The BLM manages more than 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.