Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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BLM announces oil and gas lease sale of 41 parcels totaling 2,840 acres in Wayne National Forest, Ohio, with a public protest period starting now.

BLM Announces September 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Ohio

The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for September 15, 2026, to offer 41 oil and gas parcels totaling 2,840 acres in the Wayne National Forest, located in southeastern Ohio.
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO, Southeastern States DO
BLM invites public comments on a proposed oil and gas lease covering 2,830 acres across five Eastern states to guide land management.

BLM Seeks Initial Input for March 2027 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Alabama, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio

The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 15 oil and gas parcels totaling approximately 2,830 acres that may be included in a March 2027 lease sale in Alabama, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio. The scoping period ends July 22, 2026.
Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Alt text: U.S. Bureau of Land Management seeks public comments on a proposed direct land sale of three public acres in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

BLM seeks input on proposed land sale in Louisiana

The BLM is seeking public comments on a proposed non-competitive direct land sale of about three public acres in Cameron Parish, La., to Cameron Land Ventures LLC, an affiliate of Venture Global LNG, Inc.
Notice of Realty Action: Calcasieu Pass Non-Competitive Direct Sale, Cameron Pa…
Eastern States
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BLM seeks input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Ohio

The BLM today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 41 oil and gas parcels totaling 2,794 acres in the Wayne National Forest located in southeastern Ohio in a September 2026 sale.
September 2026 Lease Sale Expressions of Interest, Wayne National Forest, Monro…
Eastern States
Person gently petting a black horse with an ear tag through stable bars where multiple horses are feeding.

BLM seeks proposals for new wild horse and burro off-range corrals in eastern U.S.

The Bureau of Land Management is expanding opportunities for wild horse and burro adoption in the eastern United States by establishing one or more new off-range corrals to provide safe, temporary care in the region.
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
Map showing locations of the proposed lease and R.D. Bailey Lake Dam in West Virginia, with boundary and topographic details.

BLM to hold public hearing on proposed metallurgical coal leasing in West Virginia 

The BLM will host a public hearing on proposed underground mining for metallurgical coal in West Virginia. If approved, the plan would make about 4.55 million tons of metallurgical coal available for mining.  
BLM National NEPA Register Project Information
Eastern States
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BLM seeks initial input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Ohio

BLM seeks initial input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Ohio
September 2026 Lease Sale Expressions of Interest, Wayne National Forest, Monro…
Eastern States
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Federal coal lease sale notice for Tuscaloosa County

Notice is hereby given that Federal coal resources in lands in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended.
Federal coal lease sale notice for Tuscaloosa County
Eastern States
map showing locations of right of ways required for enbridge pipeline

BLM receives right-of-way application for proposed Ridgeline Expansion Pipeline in Tennessee

The BLM received an Application for Transportation and Utility Systems on Public Lands (SF-299) from East Tennessee Natural Gas, LCC, requesting permission to construct the proposed Ridgeline Expansion Pipeline under a right-of-way authorization.
Application: Right-of-Way Application; Tennessee
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
Map displaying various trailheads and paths, highlighting areas for hiking, biking, equestrian trails, and a proposed sensory trail.

BLM seeks input on Meadowood proposed sensory nature trail

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a draft environmental analysis for a proposed sensory nature trail at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, Virginia.
Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
Map detailing the Doe Run Company's mining lease area and USFS ownership for the environmental assessment in southeastern Missouri.

BLM seeks input on proposed Doe Run mine plan

The BLM is seeking public comment on a draft environmental analysis of a proposed Mine Plan of Operations for the continued operations of five mines within the Mark Twain National Forest.
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