How much will BLM charge for an easement?
It depends upon the legal authority used to issue the easement. For perpetual easements issued under FLPMA, the rent will be calculated by determining the annual rent and multiplying it by 100. Easements issued under MLA for oil and gas pipelines are considered a “term” easement because they are limited to a 30-year term, so the rent will be calculated by determining the annual rent and multiplying it by 30. In lieu of the 100 year administrative option for rent determination of a perpetual grant, the holder can request from BLM a rent determination based on the prevailing price established by general practice in the vicinity of the right-of-way. The holder must pay for this report.
