The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a federal competitive coal lease sale for the Little Eccles Tract. The BLM is responsible for managing around 245 million acres of public land, primarily located in 12 western states, including Alaska. This management is carried out on behalf of the American people, ensuring the land’s health, diversity, and productivity are sustained for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations.
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In addition to the above-ground lands, the BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. This includes the management of mineral resources and mining claims, as well as the leasing of lands for mineral materials sales and energy development.
The announcement of the competitive coal lease sale is part of the BLM’s mission to provide opportunities for sustainable mining and mineral development. The specifics of the sale, including the exact location of the Little Eccles Tract and the terms of the lease, were not detailed in the announcement.