Oil and Gas Leasing Availability Analysis
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
Project Summary
Location Summary:
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 04/23/2026 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In Texas All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas; Oil
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
National Forests In Texas
Districts:
National Forests In Texas All Units
States:
Texas
Counties:
Angelina; Fannin; Houston; Jasper; Montague; Montgomery; Nacogdoches; Newton; Sabine; San Augustine; San Jacinto; Shelby; Trinity; Walker; Wise
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Juanita Garcia
2221 N. Raguet St.
Lufkin, TX 75904
936-639-8504
juanita.garcia@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/23/2026