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Land Management Bureau
The Bureau of Land Management was established July 16, 1946, by the consolidation of the General Land Office (created in 1812) and the Grazing Service (formed in 1934). The Bureau manages more land--256 million surface acres--than any other Federal Government agency. Most of this public land is located in 12 western States, including Alaska. There are also small, scattered parcels in States east of the Mississippi River. The Bureau also administers more than 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate throughout the Nation. These public lands make up about 13 percent of the total land surface of the United States and more than 40 percent of all land managed by the Federal Government. The Bureau preserves open space in the fast-growing, fast-changing West by managing the public lands for multiple uses and by conserving resources so that current and future generations may use and enjoy them.
Recent Regulations
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Recent Regulations
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Rescission of Regulations Regarding Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale
RuleDec 18, 2025
Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Statewide Bonds; Extension of Phase-In Deadline
RuleDec 15, 2025
Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation; Extension of Phase-In Requirements
RuleSep 2, 2025
Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites-Fees
RuleSep 2, 2025
Rescission of Regulations Regarding Mining Claim Payments; Withdrawal
RuleSep 2, 2025
Rescission of Regulations Regarding Plans of Operations for Mining Claims
RuleSep 2, 2025
Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites-Failure To Comply
RuleSep 2, 2025
Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites-Introduction
RuleAug 1, 2025
Revision to Regulations Regarding Coal Management Provisions and Limitations; Fees, Rentals, and Royalties
RuleAug 1, 2025
Revision to Regulations Regarding Approval of Operations; Valid Period of Approved Application for Permit To Drill
About
The Bureau of Land Management was established July 16, 1946, by the consolidation of the General Land Office (created in 1812) and the Grazing Service (formed in 1934). The Bureau manages more land--256 million surface acres--than any other Federal Government agency. Most of this public land is located in 12 western States, including Alaska. There are also small, scattered parcels in States east of the Mississippi River. The Bureau also administers more than 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate throughout the Nation. These public lands make up about 13 percent of the total land surface of the United States and more than 40 percent of all land managed by the Federal Government. The Bureau preserves open space in the fast-growing, fast-changing West by managing the public lands for multiple uses and by conserving resources so that current and future generations may use and enjoy them.