The Biden Administration continues its review of the federal oil and gas lease program during a freeze on new lease sales that recently drew protest from Montana political leadership.
The administration held a forum Thursday to hear from stakeholders as part of its program review.
The Department of Interior’s live forum drew around 600 viewers at its busiest, according to a ticker in the forum Zoom window.
Newly appointed Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American person to hold the position, kicked off the event.