BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 5 oil and gas parcels totaling 239.38 acres that may be included in a September 2024 lease sale in Wyoming. The comment period ends February 15, 2024.

The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030553/510.

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