The Coal Leasing Moratorium is Lifted

Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals put an end to the unlawful federal coal leasing moratorium, concluding a saga that stretches back to the Obama administration. Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association, said, “This is a victory for American-mined energy.” He added, “With this ruling, important projects can once again […]

On February 22, 2024
Carol Miller, Dan Meuser, federal coal leasing, Harriet Hageman, John Barrasso, Morgan Griffith, National Mining Association (NMA), Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Rich Nolan, Wyoming

02Jun

It’s Time to Reform and Refocus the AML Program

When Congress considers reauthorization of a program or a fee on an industry, it’s a moment for review and analysis. Is the program working as intended, does the structure and funding meet the moment or need to reflect changing facts on the ground? These are important questions that often come with enormous price tags that […]

On June 2, 2021
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program (AML), Cynthia Lummis, John Barrasso, Liz Cheney, National Mining Association (NMA), Rich Nolan, Wyoming

18Jun

Maintaining the Foundation for Recovery

This week Congress set its sights on COVID-19’s impact on the energy industry. Committees in both the House and Senate heard expert testimony on a sector that has felt the pain of economic upheaval just as acutely as any dimension of the economy. While the coal industry was recognized as an essential industry by the […]

On June 18, 2020
baseload power, Congress, COVID-19, Indiana, John Barrasso, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Morning Consult, Nebraska, North Dakota, polling, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Steve Daines, U.S. Energy Information Administration, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming