Oil & gas leasing resumes -- with reforms

Mixed reactions to Biden's pursuit of balance

Apr 18, 2022

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Tanks lined up in preparation to head out to the oil fields in the Greater Chaco Landscape with Mt. Taylor in the background. Jonathan P. Thompson photo.

THE NEWS: The Interior Department announced Friday that it will resume oil and gas leasing on public lands, but will also reform the program by raising royalty rates, increasing public input and tribal…

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