oil and gas leases
On the theory of permitting certainty
It’s a hard problem to solve. There might be lessons from housing and land-use.
What is being called “permitting certainty” is now a central component of any permitting reform that might pass through this Congress. Permitting certainty is the concept of making it harder for the Executive Branch to capriciously revoke permits based on personal grudges, political vendettas, or other factors that Congress does not wish to be the …
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CONTINUE READINGFinally, some good news from Congress
The Senate voted 51-49 Wednesday morning against considering a resolution to repeal Obama-era regulations targeting methane emissions from oil and gas operations on federal lands. The Senate was considering whether to vote on rolling back the rule under the Congressional Review Act, which allows the Senate to repeal rules within 60 days of enactment. Three …
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CONTINUE READINGUpdate on DeChristopher trial
U.S. District Judge Dee Benson has ruled that Tim DeChristopher, the student who bid on federal oil and gas leases to protest global warming, cannot present a necessity defense in his criminal trial. The decision is not a surprise. The necessity defense typically faces a high bar in US courts, which require that the defendant …
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