1 Aug 2025
🛢️New 4-Year Validity Period for Oil and Gas Drilling Permits
Revision to Regulations Regarding Approval of Operations; Valid Period of Approved Application for Permit To Drill
Summary
This direct final rule (DFR) revises existing Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations pertaining to application for permit to drill (APD) to effectuate changes required by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Land Management Bureau
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The text outlines revisions to regulations affecting the approval period for drilling permits, which could impact planning and operational timelines for businesses in the oil and gas sector. Specifically, it establishes a non-renewable 4-year validity for Approved Applications for Permits to Drill (APDs), directly influencing project management and investment strategies.