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BLM extends public comment period on proposed hydraulic fracturing rule

June 7, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WASHINGTON The Bureau of Land Management announced Friday that it is extending the public comment period on its proposed revised rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on public and Indian trust lands, according to a press release. Continue Reading

BLM is seeking public comment on pipeline

June 6, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

The Bureau of Land Management North Dakota Field Office will accept public comments for the environmental assessment from now until July 6 regarding the proposed CenterPoint Energy Bakken Crude Services Bear Den Project. Continue Reading

‘Redundant’ rule adds to state frack regulations

May 4, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

A proposed rule that will require companies to disclose chemicals used for hydraulic fracturing on public and Indian lands should give the public peace of mind. The oil industry believes it is just another redundant rule stacked on top of state regulations. Continue Reading

Efficiency for drilling permits: Obama administration unveils digital process speed permit decisions

April 3, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration on Tuesday unveiled new procedures to speed up drilling on public lands, an area where Republicans and the oil industry have pressed the administration to do more to boost oil production and help drive down gasoline prices. Continue Reading

BLM to hold fracking forum in Bismarck

April 20, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

A technology that has created an oil boom in western North Dakota and opened vast natural gas reserves nationwide won’t harm drinking water sources if wells are drilled properly, regulators and industry officials said Wednesday. Continue Reading

BLM fracking forum coming to Bismarck

April 1, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

The Bureau of Land Management plans to hold regional forums on hydraulic fracturing, including one in Bismarck. Continue Reading

BLM study projects economic increase

March 26, 2011 in The Dickinson Press

A recent Bureau of Land Management study projects an increase in the economy this year. Continue Reading