Rule
17 Jul 2025
compliance, bureau of land management, government contracts, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, business operations, surety bonds, mineral royalties, public lands-mineral resources, mines, sulfur, leasing regulations, solid minerals, hydrocarbons, sodium, phosphate
⚒️Rescission of Solid Minerals Leasing Regulations
This direct final rule rescinds portions of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations that address the Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale--Areas Available for Leasing and Hardrock Mineral Development Contracts; Processing and Milling Arrangements.
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Presidential Document
29 Jan 2025
business compliance, offshore wind, renewable energy, environmental policy, leasing regulations
🌬️Temporary Withdrawal of Offshore Wind Leasing Due to Regulatory Review
The memoranda outlines a temporary withdrawal of all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind leasing for energy production, citing the need for a thorough review of federal leasing practices amid environmental concerns. It impacts both new and existing leases while ensuring ongoing compliance with existing rights and laws. Various federal agencies are tasked with assessing environmental impacts and economic costs related to wind energy projects.
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