Biden administration suspends federal oil and gas permitting

Temporary suspension to allow time to evaluate legal and policy implications

Permitting suspended: US President Joe Biden and his administration have temporarily suspended oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters for 60 days
Permitting suspended: US President Joe Biden and his administration have temporarily suspended oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters for 60 daysPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 21 January 2021, 21:42Updated 25 January 2021, 17:11