Jul 13, 2026 Coalition Comments to BLM on Proposed Revisions to Grazing Regulations
IPAA, API and a coalition of groups representing energy producers wrote to BLM highlighting how “We appreciate and support the Administration’s intention “to modernize the BLM’s grazing program,” however, we note with concern that this rule, titled “Revisions of Regulations for Grazing Administration – Exclusive of Alaska,” could actually impact a far broader set of stakeholders than the grazing-specific title would suggest, unless BLM provides clarification in the final rule. The proposed changes include relocating the existing Subpart 4180 framework specific to the grazing program to an entirely new 43 CFR Part 1700 (“Part 1700”), which – as presently drafted – applies LHS to all BLM programs.
“The Associations urge BLM to specifically clarify in the final rule that the sections expanding on the use of land health standards have no application beyond range lands used for grazing at this time. Specifically, any final rule should make clear that BLM is making no changes to its management of oil and gas development (or any other multiple use aside from grazing) on federal lands, and that oil and gas leaseholders possess valid existing rights that are in no way impacted by this specific rule on grazing policies. …”
