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Revisions to Regulations Regarding Oil and Gas Leasing; Fees, Rentals, and Royalties

Bureau of Land ManagementFederal Register 2026-08280 ↗

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This direct final rule updates federal oil and gas leasing regulations to comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025. It revises how royalties on production are calculated and collected on federal public lands, directly affecting energy companies operating under federal leases and the revenue streams that flow to states and the federal treasury. Conservation professionals should note this rule changes the financial terms governing extraction on public lands, which can influence the pace and scope of drilling activity.

In the agency’s own words

This direct final rule (DFR) revises existing regulations pertaining to royalty on production to effectuate changes required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.

Federal Register 2026-08280 ↗

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