The Spirit Mountain area in Nevada and Castner Range in Texas will be off limits to development.
Tag: Interior Department
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How Biden Got From ‘No More Drilling’ to Backing a Huge Project in Alaska
High gas prices, a looming election and fears of a costly legal battle seem to have shifted the political calculus for the president.
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Biden Plans New Limits on Arctic Drilling Ahead of Controversial Willow Decision
New rules will limit offshore oil leases, among other things, an administration official said. The changes come as the administration moves toward approving an $8 billion ConocoPhillips drilling project.
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With a Land Dispute Deadlocked, a Wisconsin Tribe Blockades Streets
Tribal leaders in Lac du Flambeau said they were asserting sovereignty in demanding long overdue payment for roads used by non-Native residents, who are now unable to drive home.
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Administration Expected to Endorse Limited Drilling in Alaska Project
An environmental review expected soon would effectively signal that the Willow project proceed, according to people familiar with the report.