We recommend that BLM establish a policy for conducting reviews of helium companies to conform to ONRR practices, including establishing a risk-based strategy and independent verification of company-provided production data to assist the Federal Leased Lands team in performing efficient oversight of helium companies, which would put the team's $96,385 in estimated yearly salary expenses associated with inefficient oversight practices to better use in the future.
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$96385
Recommendation Status
Open
Source UUID
DOI__Inspection / Evaluation__2026-02-12__2025-ISP-013-2025-ISP-013-07
Recommendation Number
2025-ISP-013-07
Significant Recommendation
No