Streamlining Oil and Gas Drilling: Faster Permits and Investment Protection.
New rules aim to speed up the issuance of oil and gas drilling permits, even if lawsuits are ongoing. They also limit courts' ability to halt lease sales unless there's an imminent and substantial environmental harm. The goal is to boost domestic energy production.
Key points
Drilling permits will be processed faster, regardless of pending lawsuits, unless a court has already vacated the lease.
Drilling permits will be valid for four years or until the lease expires, whichever comes first.
Courts will have limited power to stop oil and gas lease sales unless there is a risk of immediate and significant environmental damage.
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