The US Government may begin tracking the economic effects of Outdoor Recreation now that the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act has passed the House of Representatives. The bill, which was co-sponsored by Colorado Senator Cory Continue reading
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U.S. May Look At Economics Of Recreation
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Interior Department Continues Review Of Coal
Public comments and transcripts from six public meetings concerning the Federal coal leasing program are now available online through the Bureau of Land Management. Approximately 2,000 people attended meetings in 6 states including one held in Grand Junction in June. The BLM is using input from the meetings and public comments to determine potential reforms for the Continue reading
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Feds Put Pause on New Coal Leasing
Secretary Sally Jewell announced today that the Interior Department will put a pause on new coal leasing and launch a comprehensive review to identify and evaluate reforms to the federal coal program in order to ensure that it provides a fair return to taxpayers and reflect its impacts on the environment, while continuing to help meet our energy needs. This is another step along the path that President Obama Continue reading
