US Bureau of Land Management exercises its discretion to not hold lease sales in the 2nd quarter of 2021
22 Apr 2021
The
Interior Department’s ongoing review of the federal oil and gas program is assessing compliance with applicable laws and, as directed by Executive Order 14008, reviewing whether the current leasing process provides taxpayers with a fair return.
Based on our ongoing review, the
Bureau of Land Management is exercising its discretion to not hold lease sales in the 2nd quarter of Calendar Year 2021. This decision does not impact existing operations or permits for valid, existing leases, which continue to be reviewed and approved. The BLM remains committed to managing our programs in a way that restores balance on public lands, creates jobs, and provides a path to align the management of America s public lands with our nation s climate, conservation, and clean energy priorities.
Goodell added: “We hear you. The question of vaccines and how to basically require them, and even from a logistical standing, frankly all of that, we’re taking a look at.”
Goodell said organizers also have not decided whether to require or provide testing at the event. She said they hope to reach a decision by the end of this week and at the latest by April 30.
“At this point, the government agencies involved in collaborating with us have been really super supportive and super helpful. They are not putting up any roadblocks. We are all looking at the resources to have to make it happen and get this done,” Goodell said.
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Organizers of the popular counter-culture festival Burning Man are considering requiring attendees to prove they have been vaccinated for the coronavirus before allowing them to attend the annual event this year.
The 2020 Burning Man festival was called off due to concerns over the pandemic. Now, the organizers are trying to figure out how to make the show happen this year while keeping all attendees safe from the spread of COVID-19 as vaccinations continue to ramp up in the United States.
Organizers backed off an earlier statement indicating that they had already decided to make proof of shots mandatory. They say they won’t decide for sure until the end of the month whether the event will take place this summer at all.
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RENO Burning Man organizers have said that they are considering requiring attendees to prove they have been vaccinated for COVID-19 if the organizers move forward with plans to hold this year s counter-culture festival in…