The BLM leases parcels for oil and gas development up to four times a year, if lands are available for leasing, based on recommendations and input from the public, industry, tribes and other constituent groups. Before determining which parcels will be included in a lease sale, the BLM carefully reviews each parcel nominated for that sale. State, local and tribal consultation and the public input process are important steps in the leasing process.There were 3 parcels totaling 2,122 acres in the San Juan Basin near Farmington, New Mexico that had been under evaluation to be offered at the Oct. 19, 2016, sale. However, the NEPA and tribal consultation for those parcels has not concluded. As a result, those 3 parcels are not yet available for leasing. The BLM intends to complete the NEPA and tribal consultation process, and will then determine whether those parcels are available to be offered at a subsequent sale.Information related to BLM oil and gas lease sales, including public involvement opportunities, can be found at: http://www.blm.gov/nm/oilandgas.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
