DOI: Millions of Offshore, Onshore Lands Leased for O&G Activity Idle

http://www.rigzone.com/news/article.asp?hpf=1&a_id=117875 ^ | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | Karen Boman

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"These lands and waters belong to the American people, and they expect those energy supplies to be developed in a timely and responsible manner and with a fair return to taxpayers," said DOI Secretary Ken Salazar in a statement Tuesday.

API, WEA Call Report 'Absurd', Rehash of 'Tired Rhetoric' The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Western Energy Alliance (WEA) both criticized the report. API President and CEO Jack Gerard called it "a political ploy designed to distract American voters from the administration's failed energy policy."

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Chicago style Crony Cap Salazar, snuggles Crony AIP.

Much fake flapping and flailing, then off to the Bank. Republicrats & Demopublicans wilt in glassy eyed indignation.

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It takes years to find and develop an oil field, you don't just drill anywhere. It takes years to collect all the relevant geological data and analyze it.

And if they were drilling wells, there would be something wrong with that, too.