The Biden administration is already shying away from its decision to restart the much-delayed federal oil and gas leasing program, saying its hands are tied.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it would begin holding fossil fuel lease sales under the program Friday, but reduced the amount of land available for drilling by 80% and hiked royalty rates for energy companies. Following the announcement, the administration has repeatedly blamed a federal court decision and said it still supports a complete ban on new drilling.
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