BLM's rationale for this change is to avoid conflict in areas, quote, with sensitive cultural, wildlife, and recreation resources, end quote. This means that BLM field offices could avoid leasing in all areas with endangered or threatened species, critical habitat, or nearby recreation areas, a move that would greatly limit leasing on our federal lands. With the wars happening in the Middle east and in Europe and with OPEC significantly lowering oil production, we cannot rely on other foreign nations to control our energy supply. (42:06–42:24)
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Asserts that BLM field offices could avoid leasing in certain areas, limiting federal land leasing.
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