The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: New York Times – John M. Broder: “New Interior Chief Savors a Steep Learning Curve” Oak Ridger – Donna Smith: “Manhattan Project Park bill moves on” Greenwire – Phil Taylor: “New House bill would allow Va. leasing, share revenues with states” The Hill – Julian Hattem: “Administration limits mining on renewable energy sites” Associated Press: “Invasive snail spreading in Southern California” National Public Radio – Molly Messick: “Idaho Farmers Make Adjustments As Dry Conditions Set In” Read More »

The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: McClatchy – Sean Cockerham: “Oil from proposed Keystone pipeline could end up exported” Vancouver Observer – Jenny Uechi: “Keystone XL bill approved by House Committee” USA Today – Susan Davis: “Boehner-led cost-cutting saving millions in the House” Fuel Fix – Jennifer A. Dlouhy: “House bill would codify Gulf of Mexico drilling deal” Examiner – Charles Pekow: “Duck stamps could be bought online under bill approved by committee” Associated Press: “Dangerous wildfire season predicted for California because of dry weather and parched brush” Read More »

Yesterday, Representative Steve Daines (R, Mont.) joined The News Hub to talk about the Keystone XL pipeline legislation that passed yesterday in the House Natural Resources Committee. Click here to watch the video Read More »

The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: Washington Examiner editorial: “Keystone obstructions show how environmental extremism hobbles the economy” UPI: “Keystone XL bill clears House committee” Tri-City Herald: “U.S. House committee approves B Reactor Park at Hanford” Salt Lake Tribune – Thomas Burr: “House panel wants to give Utah some land” Fuel Fix – Jennifer A. Dlouhy: “Western Gulf lease sale set for Aug. 28” Gloucester Times – Richard Gaines: “Fish panel eyes changes, declines 'interim' call” The Desert Sun – Barrett Newkirk: “Desert Water Agency sues over new tribal rules” Read More »

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Chairman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) will be joining Fox Business News live to talk about the Keystone XL pipeline. Yesterday, the Natural Resources Committee held a markup on the legislation. Click here for a recap of the Markup. Read More »

The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: The Hill – Julian Hattem: “GOP criticizes EPA comments on Keystone XL path” Fuel Fix – Dan X. McGraw: “When is the price of gasoline too high?” Associated Press: “Sea otter population more than doubles in southeast Alaska” Associated Press – Kathryn Haake: “Lawmakers kill water compact, tribes looking at legal action” Bitterroot Star – Michael Howell: “County objects to federal acquisition of tribal land” Daily Caller – Tim Cavanaugh: “Park Service posts ‘Due to Sequestration’ signs at closed camp” Read More »

The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: The Hill – Zack Colman: "Interior chief Jewell: 'One size doesn't fit all' on fracking" Wall Street Journal – Paul Vieira: "Survey Finds Majority Backs Keystone Pipeline" Washington Times – Valerie Richardson: "Protected Utah prairie dogs fight for home on the range" Associated Press: "Native American Adoption Law Reviewed by High Court" Yakima Herald – Scott Sandsberry: "Rare Hanford Reach plants on ESA list" Read More »

A new poll of American and Canadian residents show that 74% of Americans and 68% of Canadians support the Keystone XL pipeline. The study, conducted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Nanos Research, shows that energy security is a higher priority for most Americas compared to other related issues such as reducing greenhouse gases. On Wednesday, the Committee on Natural Resources will hold a markup on H.R. 3, the "Northern Route Approval Act," which would finalize the approval and construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Read More »

The Deseret News has an editorial today supporting Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishops’ legislation to improve the Antiquities Act. H.R. 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation (EPIC) of National Monuments Act, would improve public participation in the establishment of National Monuments through the application of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The editorial notes, “Given the Antiquities Act's controversial history and its blatant misuse over the years, it's astonishing that such common sense revisions have not been implement... Read More »

The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: News Bonners Ferry OpEd – Rep. Raul Labrador: “Time to bring certainty to rural communities” E&E – Phil Taylor: “Panel to review bill approving U.S.-Mexico transboundary agreement” E&E – Nick Juliano: “Natural Resources to approve pipeline legislation this week” Wall Street Journal – Liam Denning: “Setting a New Standard for Natural Gas” Washington Post – Juliet Eilperin: “An ancient mating dance offers ranchers, grassland birds a lifeline” Read More »