Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power held a legislative hearing on H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Daines (MT-At Large), this bill would create new American jobs and expand production of clean, renewable hydropower by removing outdated federal statutory barriers and… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
Fuel Fix – Jennifer A. Dlouhy: “Republicans aim to overturn Obama’s plan for Alaskan oil”
Associated Press – Matthew Daly: “House passes GOP bill to speed pipeline approval”
Washington Post – Darryl Fears: “Frog, toad and salamander populations plummeting, U.S. survey finds”
Associated Press: “Feds lift hold on… Read more »
Today, Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings spoke with Melissa Francis on Fox Business to discuss the Keystone XL Pipeline - a project that is vital to America's energy future.
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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act.
“I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act. This important legislation would remove roadblocks to allow for the approval and construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline – a project that is… Read more »
Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on four bills that would streamline government red tape and expand development of America’s onshore oil, natural gas, and renewable energy resources as part of a true all-of-the-above approach to energy production.
“Americans shouldn’t be forced to make summer vacation plans based… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
The Hill – Ben Geman: “Lawmakers press Interior to slow down on fracking rules”
Fuel Fix – Jennifer A. Dlouhy: “Unlikely alliance: Political foes plea for more time on fracturing rule”
The Hill – Zack Colman: “White House threatens veto of Keystone bill”
Fuel Fix – David R. Baker:… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
Wall Street Journal – Kim Murphy: “Alaska governor launches bid to measure oil in Arctic refuge”
Joplin Globe – Andy Ostmeyer: “Federal agency proposes adding two Missouri mussels to endangered species list”
Washington Examiner editorial: “Do 'Right by Ike' with scaled-down memorial”
Washington Examiner – Eric P.… Read more »
Last week, the Department of the Interior released the most recent iteration of a rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing on federal and tribal lands. As part of the rulemaking, the Department of the Interior has proposed to provide 30 days for public comment on this revised draft rule.
We jointly believe that this timeframe is unacceptable and not nearly long… Read more »
House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement on the proposed regulations of hydraulic fracturing on federal lands announced today by the Department of the Interior:
“The Obama Administration is once again choosing costly red tape at the expense of American jobs and American energy production. It is charging forward with new… Read more »
In North Dakota, it can take 10 times as long to get a drilling permit on federal lands compared to state lands. That is why the House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to pass H.R. 767, a bill sponsored by Committee member Congressman Cramer, which streamlines the federal permitting process in North Dakota to reduce delays in obtaining a permit to drill on federal lands.
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