Efficient Monitoring of Public Lands Mineral Resources Regulations
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The regulation of Public Lands Mineral Resources holds crucial implications for a wide range of stakeholders, from legal experts to environmental advocacy groups. Legal and compliance officers, in particular, as well as those within the mining, energy, and natural resources industries, need to keep abreast of any changes to federal regulations that govern the extraction and management of these resources.
Public lands are rich with minerals including oil, gas, coal, and various precious metals. These resources are vital to the nation's economy but require stringent regulatory oversight to ensure ethical and sustainable practices. Federal oversight from agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) is crucial, aiming to balance resource development with environmental stewardship.
Why Monitoring Matters
For those involved in resource extraction or legal advising in this sector, staying ahead of changes is pivotal. Compliance officers and legal teams need to ensure ongoing adherence to federal rules, which can frequently change. Missing a compliance update can result in significant legal and financial repercussions.
Industries such as mining and energy are deeply affected by policy changes regarding land use and mineral resources. Updated legal requirements, such as those on environmental impact assessments or extraction permits, can influence operational goals and require strategic pivots.
Recent Trends
Recent federal initiatives have focused on sustainable practices and renewable energy sources. An emphasis on reduced carbon emissions has prompted policy shifts that impact how mineral resources are accessed and utilized. This evolving landscape demands constant vigilance by industries reliant on mineral extraction, particularly when federal regulatory bodies open comment periods for new proposals or changes.
Who Should Monitor?
- Mining Companies: To stay informed about new land leasing opportunities and restrictions.
- Legal and Compliance Teams: For ensuring that operations adhere to federal mandates.
- Environmental Organizations: They track changes to advocate for conservation efforts and sustainable practices.
- Policy Analysts and Government Affairs Specialists: For aligning organizational strategies with policy shifts and making informed forecasts.
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This final rule adjusts the amounts of civil monetary penalties contained in the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations governing onshore oil and gas operations and coal trespass. This final rule is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Infl...
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Rule | Jan 17, 2025 |
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Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (referred to herein as the "Inflation Adjustment Acts"), and Office of Management an...
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Rule | Jan 10, 2025 |
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are revising our process for permitting of rights-of-way across National Wildlife Refuge System lands and other Service-administered lands. By aligning Service processes more closely with those of oth...
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Rule | Dec 11, 2024 |
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On April 10, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a final rule that aims to reduce the waste of natural gas from venting, flaring, and leaks during oil and gas production activities on Federal and Indian leases. This direct final rule...
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Rule | Nov 22, 2024 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this final rule to make statutorily required adjustments to its location and maintenance fees for unpatented mining claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites. These adjustments reflect changes in the Consumer...
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Rule | Jul 01, 2024 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is revising its oil and gas leasing regulations. Among other changes, the final rule implements provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) pertaining to royalty rates, rentals, and minimum bids; updates the bo...
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Rule | Apr 23, 2024 |
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On November 30, 2022, the Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), published in the Federal Register a proposed rule entitled "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation." This final r...
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Rule | Apr 10, 2024 |
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This final rule adjusts the amounts of civil monetary penalties contained in the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations governing onshore oil and gas operations and coal trespass. This final rule is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Infl...
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Rule | Feb 26, 2024 |
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose new regulations to ensure that the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health (BIDEH) of the National Wildlife Refuge System (Refuge System) are maintained, and where appropriat...
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Proposed Rule | Feb 02, 2024 |
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Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (referred to herein as the "Inflation Adjustment Acts"), and Office of Management an...
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Rule | Jan 22, 2024 |
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On June 16, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a final rule that codified Onshore Order 1--Approval of Operations; Onshore Order 2--Drilling Operations on Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Onshore Order 6--Hydrogen Sulfide Opera...
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Rule | Nov 01, 2023 |
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The Forest Service is amending its locatable minerals rules to provide mine operators with a broader array of options for securing financial assurance for funding reclamation work. Locatable mineral operations on National Forest System lands must be...
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Rule | Oct 30, 2023 |
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This final rule updates the fees set forth in the Department of the Interior's onshore mineral resources regulations for the processing of certain minerals program-related actions. It also adjusts certain filing fees for minerals-related documents. T...
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Rule | Sep 28, 2023 |
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On December 8, 2011, ONRR published a direct final rule that, among other things, corrected a thermal energy displaced equation without updating an image of the equation set forth in the regulations for illustration purposes. This document provides a...
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Rule | Aug 24, 2023 |
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ONRR is amending its regulations to allow ONRR and other authorized Department of the Interior ("Department") representatives the option to require that an auditee use electronic means to provide records requested during an audit of an auditee's roya...
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Rule | Aug 09, 2023 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to revise the BLM's oil and gas leasing regulations. Among other things, the proposed rule would reflect provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act pertaining to royalty rates, rentals, and minimum bids...
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Proposed Rule | Jul 24, 2023 |
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are revising our proposed rule that would streamline our process for permitting of rights-of-way across National Wildlife Refuge System lands and other Service-administered lands. By aligning Service...
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Proposed Rule | Jul 24, 2023 |
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ONRR is republishing and revising certain subparts of its regulations to implement an order and judgment from the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming that vacated the Federal and Indian coal valuation provisions of the 2016 Conso...
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Rule | Jul 21, 2023 |
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This final rule codifies Onshore Order 1--Approval of Operations; Onshore Order 2--Drilling Operations on Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Onshore Order 6--Hydrogen Sulfide Operations; and Onshore Order 7--Disposal of Produced Water. This rule...
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Rule | Jun 16, 2023 |
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This final rule adjusts the level of civil monetary penalties contained in the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations governing onshore oil and gas operations and coal trespass as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Ac...
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Rule | Feb 24, 2023 |