Major U.S. oil industry groups on Monday sued the Biden administration for halting drilling auctions on federal lands and waters this year, arguing the government is required by law to hold regular sales.
It seeks to compel the U.S. Department of Interior to reinstate oil and gas lease sales, which the administration paused in January pending a review of the program's environmental impacts and value to taxpayers.
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