Regulatory Roundup: Navigating a New Era
Regulatory Roundup: Navigating a New Era
Regulatory Roundup shares timely insights into significant policy changes under the new administration, breaking down complex regulations into clear, actionable information.
December 31, 2025
BLM Issues New Guidance Directing Annual Competitive Geothermal Lease Sales and Reducing Opportunities for Public Participation
Introduction
On December 16, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published Instruction Memorandum 2026-004 (IM2026-004), titled Promoting Annual Competitive Geothermal Lease Sales, establishing new policy guidance for geothermal leasing on federal public lands.