Data / Federal rules / 2026-01655
Oil and Gas Resources
The Forest Service published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 28, 2026. It took effect on February 27, 2026.
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What the agency says
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) is finalizing revisions to its regulations governing Federal oil and gas resources within the National Forest System (NFS). The Department is making these revisions to update and modernize its existing regulations. In addition, conforming technical amendments to other parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) affected by this rule are also being updated. The regulations revise the process for analyzing whether the USDA, Forest Service will consent to making certain lands available for oil and gas leasing by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The regulations also clarify requirements for conducting lease operations and revise procedures concerning monitoring operator compliance with all applicable terms and conditions of leasing. The revised regulations will apply to operations on both existing and future leases.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-01655
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Agriculture Department; Forest Service
- Published
- January 28, 2026
- Takes effect
- February 27, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective February 27, 2026.
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0596-AD33
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 36 CFR 214; 36 CFR 228; 36 CFR 261
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Environmental protection; Law enforcement; Mines; National forests; Oil and gas exploration; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Surety bonds; Wilderness areas
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 23
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