Oil and Gas Drilling on Federal Lands
On his first day in office, President Biden suspended new leasing for fossil fuel production on federal lands and waters. He also issued a suspension on the issuance of new drilling permits for 60 days. While these orders are temporary for now, in the coming days and months many new policies relating to oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters (referred to as “federal lands”) may be enacted that could change the way the country handles oil and gas drilling for years to come. Biden’s Administration has promised policies to reduce oil and gas drilling on federal lands. These promises have shined a spotlight on federal oil and gas leasing policies, as the administration will be pressured to follow through with its campaign promises.
MehaffWeber’s Environmental Law Practice