Interior Ditches Coal Pause Study, Revs Up Leasing Machine
Published Date: 4/15/2025
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Summary
The Bureau of Land Management just canceled the environmental study about keeping the coal leasing pause started by Secretary Jewell. This means coal leasing decisions will move forward without that review, affecting communities, businesses, and the environment. The change is effective immediately, so expect quicker coal leasing actions and no extra study costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
EIS Cancelled; Coal Leasing Can Proceed
The Bureau of Land Management rescinded the Notice of Intent and terminated the environmental impact statement (EIS) that would have analyzed keeping Secretary Jewell's coal leasing moratorium. Because the Ninth Circuit found there is no moratorium to analyze, coal leasing decisions will move forward without that EIS, effective immediately (April 15, 2025). This change is described as affecting communities, businesses, and the environment.
No Additional EIS Study Costs Incurred
Because BLM terminated the EIS process, the additional environmental study announced in the May 1, 2023 Notice of Intent will not proceed and related study costs will not be incurred. The termination takes effect immediately (April 15, 2025).
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