17 Jul 2025
🚧Rescission of Oil Shale Placer Mining Fees Regulation
Rescission of Regulations Regarding Annual Fees for Oil Shale Placer Mining Claims
Summary
This direct final rule rescinds the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations that address the payment of annual maintenance fees for oil shale placer mining claims under the U.S. mining laws.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Land Management Bureau
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The content outlines the rescission of regulations regarding annual fees for oil shale placer mining claims, directly impacting businesses engaged in mining operations. This rule reduces regulatory requirements and eliminates obsolete fees, which can positively affect operational costs for relevant companies.