Federal officials are taking initial steps to reopen public lands in Wyoming and Montana to coal sales, reversing the previous Biden administration's stance on regulating fossil fuels. The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to sell leases on more than 2,600 square miles of federal coal lands, as part of a broader strategy to increase fossil fuel production. Recent changes in royalty payments for coal companies have further incentivized this shift, which aims to support the struggling coal industry amid rising energy demands.
Federal officials announced plans to open over 2,600 square miles of public lands in Wyoming and Montana for new coal sales as part of expanding U.S. fossil fuel production. This shift comes after previous attempts to limit coal sales citing climate change concerns.
The Trump administration is reversing the Biden administration's efforts against coal production, reflecting a broader push to increase fossil fuel extraction from U.S. public lands.
Changes in the tax bill reduced coal royalty payments from 12.5% to 7% for companies operating on public lands, and mandated up to 6,250 square miles for leasing.
The National Mining Association stated that coal companies have strong interest in additional leasing, though specific acreage purchases remain unclear as demand for energy continues to rise.
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