I know that it's just on public lands, not on tribal lands. And so tribes should continue to move forward with their operations.
Deb Haaland: “I know that it's just on public lands, not on tribal lands. And so tribes should continue to move forward with their…”
On the recordFebruary 22, 2021
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Haaland clarifies that the pause on leases does not affect tribal lands.
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