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Independents lobbying to remove rule banning fracking on US Indian, federal lands

Independents lobbying to remove rule banning fracking on US Indian, federal lands

Bureau of Land Mangemeng released precedent-setting final rule on March 20, 2015 under President Barack Obama The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and Western Energy Alliance have submitted detailed comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on its proposed rule that would rescind the March 2015 nationwide rule governing the practice of hydraulic fracturing on […]

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White House appealing US courts fracking decision as debate swirls over impact

White House appealing US courts fracking decision as debate swirls over impact

White House says will continue to defend legal authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on public lands Environmental groups and the Obama Administration say they plan to appeal a federal judge’s decision to overturn Bureau of Land Management’s fracking rules. A ruling an attorney for these groups said the ruling will have far-reaching impacts over future regulation […]

Possible oil, drilling fees hike by Bureau of Land Management

Possible oil, drilling fees hike by Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Land Management: Current regs failed to keep pace with advances, market The Obama administration took a first step Friday toward a possible increase in fees charged for oil and gas companies to drill on federal lands. The Bureau of Land Management issued a notice seeking public comment on whether regulations are needed to […]