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Interior Overhauls Oil and Gas Leasing Rules

The move aims to jolt energy growth and "economic expansion"
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 15, 2025
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The Department of the Interior this week unveiled a sweeping policy change aimed at accelerating oil and gas leasing on federal lands—part of the Trump Administration’s ongoing push for energy dominance and economic growth.


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Pushing for Faster Permitting, Cleaner Water, and More Cooperation

EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci met with officials to discuss important topics related to clean drinking water
John Oldani
John Oldani
May 15, 2025
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EPA Region 2 Administrator Michael Martucci spent the day in New Jersey meeting with business leaders, water utility officials, and environmental law professionals to promote a more collaborative and efficient approach to environmental protection.



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Congress Weighs Faster Geothermal Energy Development on Federal Lands

Several recommendations for increasing geothermal facilities presented to lawmakers
J.J. Smith
May 14, 2025
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Advances in technology such as directional drilling; fiber optic sensing; and hydraulic fracturing techniques from the oil and gas sector have “unlocked geothermal energy in places where it was previously impossible,” said Tim Latimer.


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EPA Settles Hazardous Waste Violations with Two Central Valley Facilities

It cited public safety as the reason for the violations.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 14, 2025
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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in 1976, provides the EPA with the authority to control hazardous waste from its creation to disposal.


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Congress Begins Repeal of Clean Energy Tax Credits With ‘Sledgehammer Approach’

Here are the main points to know about the politics, the people to watch and the huge potential consequences:
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 14, 2025
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It’s only the first step toward erasing Biden’s key climate policy, but the politics are difficult amid the push for Trump’s tax cuts. The potential climate consequences are profound.


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EPA Rolls Back Portions of Biden-Era Drinking Water Regulations

The agency is also withdrawing its standard for mixtures of PFAS compounds.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 14, 2025
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In a significant shift, the Environmental Protection Agency announced this morning a partial rollback of federal regulations aimed at limiting toxic "forever chemicals" in U.S. drinking water


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Hawaii Struggles with a Massive Cesspool Crisis

The Push to Change Comes Amid Push for Cleaner Water and Coral Reef Protection
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 13, 2025
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With 99% of Hawai‘i’s drinking water sourced from groundwater, the stakes remain high. 


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Feds Fast-Track Utah Mine in Bid for Energy Independence

The pivot is meant to confront what the White House calls a “national energy emergency".
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 13, 2025
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In 2023, nearly 99% of uranium concentrate used in the U.S. came from abroad, with key sources including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Vanadium, meanwhile, is almost entirely mined in countries like China, Russia, and South Africa. 


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Global Precious Metals Market to Reach $533 Billion by 2032

The Surge Will Likely Be Driven by Jewelry Demand and Industrial Applications
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 12, 2025
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With a dynamic blend of cultural, economic, and technological drivers, the precious metals industry is set to play a pivotal role in the global economy over the next decade.


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A proposal being written

Army Corps Seeks Proposals for 2026 Water Projects Report

Army Corps of Engineers to include such proposals in its annual report to Congress
J.J. Smith
May 9, 2025
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The Army Corps of Engineers is giving local governments, tribes, and nonprofits a chance to propose water-related projects—like improving flood control, water supply, or environmental infrastructure—for possible inclusion in its 2026 report to Congress. While this doesn’t mean projects will be built right away, it’s the first step in getting federal attention and funding.



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