Intent To Prepare the Bakersfield Field Office Oil and Gas Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Potential Resource Management Plan Amendment, California

Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California intends to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) and a potential resource management plan (RMP) amendment for the Bakersfield Field Office. The supplemental EIS will analyze the impacts of oil and gas leasing and development on BLM-managed public land and mineral estate in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area exclusive of the California Coastal National Monument and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Lands withdrawn from mineral entry by law, including national monuments and designated wilderness areas, would remain unavailable for leasing and development. This notice initiates the process to solicit public comments to identify issues and announces a potential RMP amendment.

The BLM requests that the public submit comments by July 23, 2025. The BLM will provide additional opportunities for public participation upon publication of the draft supplemental EIS.

You may submit comments on issues and planning criteria related to this supplemental EIS and potential RMP amendment through the BLM National NEPA Register: https://eplanning.blm.gov/​eplanning-ui/​project/​2037500/​510.

Documents pertinent to this proposal may be examined during regular business hours at Bureau of Land Management, Bakersfield Field Office, 35126 McMurtrey Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308.