# Oil and Gas Resources
> **Forest Service** · Final rule. · Published 2026-01-28 · Effective 2026-02-27 · 91 FR 3643
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-01655
- **Category:** forest-service
- **Sub-agency:** Forest Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 3643
- **CFR reference:** 36 CFR 214
- **Publication date:** 2026-01-28
- **Effective date:** 2026-02-27
## Abstract

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) is finalizing revisions to its regulations governing Federal oil and gas resources within the National Forest System (NFS). The Department is making these revisions to update and modernize its existing regulations. In addition, conforming technical amendments to other parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) affected by this rule are also being updated. The regulations revise the process for analyzing whether the USDA, Forest Service will consent to making certain lands available for oil and gas leasing by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The regulations also clarify requirements for conducting lease operations and revise procedures concerning monitoring operator compliance with all applicable terms and conditions of leasing. The revised regulations will apply to operations on both existing and future leases.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/28/2026-01655/oil-and-gas-resources)
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