BLM affirms analysis of June 2022 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, WYO. – Today the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision and Finding of No Significant Impact resulting from the court-ordered additional analysis of 81 parcels sold during the June 2022 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming. With this decision, the BLM can now proceed with issuing the leases.
A 30-day public comment period for the environmental assessment concluded in December 2024. The decision affirming the sale and other planning documents are available at the BLM National NEPA Register.
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.