She told The Associated Press when the changes were announced last year that making conservation an “equal” to other uses would not interfere with grazing, drilling and other activities.
Biden admin moves to make conservation an equal to industry on U.S. lands
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Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning, whose agency issued the new rule, said the proposal “aims to ensure fairness to the taxpayer and balanced, responsible development as we continue to transition to a clean energy economy.
New rules for oil and gas leasing raise rates energy companies pay to drill on public lands
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