Inspector general's report: BLM takes too long to approve drilling permits

This news, from the Deseret News, does not surprise me, as we are suffering under an administration that is hostile to energy development.

U.S. onshore oil and gas revenues averaging $3 billion a year are at risk because the federal agency responsible for approving permits takes too long to process applications to drill, a new audit concludes.

The report comes from the inspector general's office of the federal Bureau of Land management.

Drill here, drill now, pay less.

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