US to Launch Review of Future of Federal Oil Leasing Program Under Biden’s Order
President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday announced its upcoming review of the federal oil and gas program, per the president’s executive order.
The Interior Department said it would host a forum on March 25 that will feature industry representatives, labor and environmental justice organizations, natural resource advocates, and other experts.
“The federal oil and gas program is not serving the American public well. It’s time to take a close look at how to best manage our nation’s natural resources with current and future generations in mind,” Laura Daniel-Davis, principal deputy assistant secretary for land and minerals management, said in a statement.