Biden Taps Montana Environmentalist for U.S. Public Lands Boss
The bureau has jurisdiction over vast reserves of oil, gas and coal.
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Haaland OK’d at Interior, First Native American Cabinet Head
For the first time a Native American will lead the powerful department.
Biden to Halt Drilling on Public Lands
Two people with knowledge of Biden’s plans outlined the proposed moratorium, which will be announced Wednesday.
Oil Companies Lock in Drilling, Challenging Biden on Climate
Permit stockpiling has centered on oil-rich federal lands in New Mexico and Wyoming.
Public Lands Chief Hangs on Despite Nomination Getting Nixed
He signed an order in May that makes his own position the bureau’s default leader while the director’s post is vacant.
Opponent of Nation’s Public Lands is Picked to Oversee Them
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on Monday signed an order making Wyoming native William Perry Pendley acting head of the Bureau of Land Management.