Type:Notice
Citation:89 FR 99270
Reading Time:about 2 minutes
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Alaska is conducting an oil and gas lease sale for twelve tracts in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The bid opening will take place on January 9, 2025, but sealed bids must be submitted by January 6, 2025. The lease sale involves areas that are subject to ongoing legal disputes, which could affect the validity of any leases issued. Detailed information and viewing of the bids' opening will be available online.
Simple Explanation
The Bureau of Land Management in Alaska is planning to sell rights to look for oil and gas in a special nature area. They're going to see who wants to buy on January 9, 2025, but might change things if there are problems with the land or rules.