The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued new rules prohibiting offshore drilling in the Arctic Ocean and along the east coast of the United States. They rules will remain in effect until 2022.
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BLM Refuses To Issue Oil And Gas Leases To Utah Couple
Terry Williams of Utah bought an oil and gas lease at a BLM auction but says she wants to leave the oil and gas in the ground. That’s illegal, BLM says. Are they right?
Trump Cabinet Could Include Oil And Gas Executives
Politico reports that Donald Trump is considering Forrest Lucas, an oil and gas executive to head the Interior Department. If so, America can kiss its national parks and public lands goodbye.
Heartland Institute Payments Trigger Investigation Call
The ramifications from the recent leak of Heartland Institute documents continue. After identification of Heartland funding ($1,000/month) going to a federal employee, seemingly first noticed by the investigative folks … [Read full article]
Salazar Calls Time-Out on Grand Canyon Mining Claims
“I am calling a two-year ‘Time-Out’ from all new mining claims in the Arizona Strip near the Grand Canyon,” said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, “because we have a responsibility to ensure we are developing our nation’s resources in a way that protects local communities, treasured landscapes, and our watersheds,” said Secretary Salazar.
The Time Has Come to Reform Outdated Mining Laws
With an economic crisis knocking at the front door and an energy crisis knocking at the back, the Department of Interior is working to responsibly balance development of conventional energy sources and the accelerated development of clean, renewable energy while at the same time protecting the treasured landscapes, wildlife, and cultural resources that claim America as their home.