August 18, 2021 - 12:30pm | By Kyle Cornell
(Bismarck, ND) -- North Dakota business and state leaders are reaching out to the federal government about its pause on oil and gas leases.
North Dakota oil industry representatives and state regulators met with Deputy Interior Secretary Tommy Beaudreau Monday to discuss the issue. Beaudreau says the federal leasing program must deal with emissions issues and become inclusive and responsive to all communities.
North Dakota is one of over a dozen states that has sued of the Department of Interior's recent restriction of federal oil and gas leases.
