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Utah Wants To Take Over Public Lands, Give The Fossil Fuel Industry A Gift

September 23, 2024 admin BLM, bureau of land management (blm), Fossil Fuels, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, Utah

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:48:22 +0000

A recent article at Outside tells us the story of a really beef-headed lawsuit the State of Utah recently filed against the federal government. In the lawsuit, the state claims that the feds (specifically the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM—not to be confused with the other BLM) are unlawfully … [continued]

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Biden–Harris Administration Advances Clean Energy Projects on Western Public Lands with Potential to Power Nearly 2 Million Homes

July 29, 2024 admin Arizona, arizona solar, bureau of land management (blm), clean power, department of the interior (doi), Joe Biden, nevada, nevada solar, nevada solar energy, policy & politics, Solar energy, solar power plants

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:51:37 +0000

Solar progress in Arizona and Nevada advances President Biden’s clean energy goals and continues track record of efficient, responsible permitting WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is advancing nine solar projects on public lands that could potentially power nearly … [continued]

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New Department Of The Interior Rules Update Onshore Oil & Gas Leasing & Other Regulations

April 29, 2024 admin bureau of land management (blm), department of the interior (doi), federal public lands, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:27:30 +0000

The US Department of the Interior is stepping up regulations to protect federal lands from the havoc of fossil fuel development and rampant disregard for endangered wildlife. It has announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) oil and gas leasing regulations, “which will ensure a … [continued]

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U.S. Interior Department Takes Action to Protect Taxpayers from Offshore Oil & Gas Decommissioning Costs

April 18, 2024 admin boem, bureau of land management, bureau of land management (blm), bureau of ocean energy management, bureau of ocean energy management (boem), deb haaland, department of the interior (doi), Fossil Fuels, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, us bureau of land management

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:50:15 +0000

Updated regulations for the offshore oil and gas industry will strengthen risk management and financial assurance requirements WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to protect taxpayers from covering costs that should be borne by the oil and … [continued]

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U.S. Interior Department Finalizes Action to Ensure Fair Return to Taxpayers, Strengthen Accountability for Oil & Gas Operations On Public Lands

April 16, 2024 admin bureau of land management (blm), deb haaland, department of the interior (doi), Fossil Fuels, natural gas, Oil, press releases

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:52:30 +0000

Final rule will improve responsible stewardship of America’s lands, better protect cultural and natural resources, and implement changes directed by Congress WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) oil and gas leasing regulations, which will ensure a balanced … [continued]

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Historic Milestones, New Actions for Clean Energy on Public Lands in USA

April 16, 2024 admin BLM, bureau of land management (blm), clean power, deb haaland, department of the interior (doi), Joe Biden, onshore wind farms, policy & politics, press releases, public lands, Solar energy, solar on public lands, solar power plants, wind energy

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:12:32 +0000

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration yesterday announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland yesterday announced that the Department has … [continued]

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Solar Industry Responds to BLM Opening 22 Million Acres of Federal Lands to Solar

January 21, 2024 admin bureau of land management (blm), clean power, policy & politics, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar power plants

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:57:55 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management released a revised environmental review of the Western Solar Plan, also … [continued]

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BLM Analysis Aims to Optimize Solar Energy Development Throughout the U.S. West

January 21, 2024 admin bureau of land management (blm), clean power, department of the interior (doi), inflation reduction act of 2022., Joe Biden, Solar energy

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:45:41 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior yesterday announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, … [continued]

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New BLM Rules Would Reduce Renewable Energy Fees, Speed Deployment On US Public Lands

June 20, 2023 admin bureau of land management (blm), clean power, department of the interior (doi), federal public lands, Joe Biden, policy & politics, public lands, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar power plants, wind energy

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:28:53 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC — This week, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) formally published new proposed rules governing leasing and rental rates for renewable energy projects on public lands. The new leasing rules adopt many of the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) suggestions and will help to speed renewable energy deployment on public lands and […]

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US Interior Department Looks to Boost Solar & Wind Power Development on Public Lands

June 19, 2023 admin bureau of land management (blm), clean power, department of the interior (doi), Joe Biden, policy & politics, Solar energy, wind energy

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:50:11 +0000

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a proposed update of its renewable energy regulations to promote the development of solar and wind energy on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Renewable Energy Rule would reduce fees for these projects by around 80%, facilitate development in priority areas by streamlining review […]

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