A draft Order to promote orderly and safe development of oil and gas and potash development was announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on July 12, 2012. The public is encouraged to comment on the draft Order during the 30-day public comment period. All comments will be considered in the final rule, which is expected to be completed later this year.
You may submit comments related to the draft Secretary’s Order by any of the following methods:
E-mail: therrell@blm.gov;
Fax: 505-954-2115; or
Mail:
Bureau of Land Management
New Mexico State Office
301 Dinosaur Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87508
All comments will be considered in the final rule, which is expected to be completed later this year. For further information, please contact Tony Herrell, Deputy State Director, Mineral Resources; telephone 505-954-2222; address 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87508; e-mail: therrell@blm.gov.