Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
This rule governs the management of surface resources and Special Areas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The Bureau of Land Management manages the NPR-A consistent with its duties under the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act, as amended, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, as amended, and other authorities. The rule revises the framework for designating and assuring maximum protection of Special Areas' significant resource values and protects and enhances access for subsistence activities throughout the NPR-A. It also incorporates aspects of the NPR-A Integrated Activity Plan approved in April 2022.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.