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 […]
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The moves also shore up support from tribes and conservation groups, but face criticism from Alaska lawmakers.
The move is one of several legislators are considering to prevent the spread of invasive species that have heavily impacted distribution and sales of citrus.
The move is one of several legislators are considering to prevent the spread of invasive species that have heavily impacted distribution and sales of citrus.