BLM Ditches Oil Lease Study: Drill Baby Drill?
Published Date: 4/11/2025
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Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is canceling its plan to study the environmental impact of oil and gas leases made between 2015 and 2020 in seven states. This change follows new government orders aimed at boosting American energy production. People and businesses involved in oil and gas leasing will see faster decisions, with no extra delays or costs from this canceled study.
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BLM cancels EIS for 2015–2020 leases
The Bureau of Land Management is rescinding its January 16, 2025 notice to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for oil and gas leasing decisions made in seven States from February 2015 through December 2020. People and businesses involved in those oil and gas leasing decisions will see faster decisions and will not face extra delays or costs from the canceled study.
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