Prior to briefing, however, BLM – in apparent recognition of the agency’s legal vulnerability – sought voluntary remand of the vast majority of the challenged leases. BLM is currently conducting supplemental review of the climate impacts of the remanded oil and gas leases under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), analysis which would not have occurred absent Guardians’ lawsuit.
Guardians’ challenge to the remaining lease sales continues at the district court, and the organization is committed to ensuring that BLM takes its obligations on remand seriously.
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