Environmental Impact Statement In Progress

Oil and Gas Leasing Availability Analysis

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Angelina; Fannin; Houston; Jasper; Montague; Montgomery; Nacogdoches; Newton; Sabine; San Augustine; San Jacinto; Shelby; Trinity; Walker; Wise, Texas National Forests In Texas All Units

NFGT is preparing an EIS to analyze effects of identifying areas available for oil and gas lease considering stipulations. Comments on project will be accepted through April 28, 2026 via: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=56882

Location

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
04/23/2026
2
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/2026 (Estimated)
3
Decision
08/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsNational Forests In Texas All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planningMinerals and geology