Biden ‘doesn’t have the authority’ to limit oil and gas leasing in Alaska: Dan Sullivan
by Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner— President Joe Biden “doesn’t have the authority” to restrict new oil and gas leasing on federal petroleum reserves in Alaska, Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) said Sunday in response to the Democratic administration’s environmental protection plan. “Leaders of the North Slope of Alaska were unanimous in opposition to this,” Sullivan said Sunday, adding that Biden was […]
Washington Examiner—Biden administration limits gas and oil drilling in Alaska. The Interior Department released a new regulation Friday that will affect 13 million acres in Alaska, prohibiting drilling for oil on the land. The Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska rule will affect 40% of Alaska’s reserve, as 10.6 million acres will be completely protected by the Bureau of Land Management […]
Washington Free Beacon—Biden Admin Limits Drilling in Alaska in Latest Oil Industry Crackdown. The Biden administration on Friday dealt another blow to the American oil industry by declaring millions of acres in Alaska now off-limits to new oil drilling.
KRQE News 13—BLM looking for comment on oil and gas leases in New Mexico. SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reconsidering a plan to lease land in Eddy and Lea Counties to oil and gas companies. Now, BLM is looking for public input on the idea. In 2021, BLM approved leases for about 6,000 acres of land in New Mexico. Then, Citizens Caring for []