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The whys and hows of the proposed BLM leasing and bonding rule!
Your voice matters, and our moment to make a real change is now! We’re in the final week of the public comment period for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)‘s proposed new leasing and bonding rule, and we need your urgent support to ensure that this critical reform is passed and implemented. Time is running out — but together, we can make a difference.
Here’s why your comment is essential:
1. Common-Sense Reform:
The BLM leasing and bonding rule is common sense and long overdue. The majority of Western voters believe that oil and gas companies should pay to clean up their own messes, relieving taxpayers of this unjust burden. This rule ensures that those responsible for environmental damage are held accountable.
2. Protecting Taxpayers:
This rule would save Colorado taxpayers alone a staggering $838 million over the next decade. That’s money that can be better invested in our communities, schools, and essential services. By speaking up, you’re helping protect your hard-earned dollars.
3. Safeguarding Our Lands:
Seventy-one percent of Western voters believe that drilling should only occur on land with the highest likelihood of oil and gas production. By supporting this rule, you’re advocating for the responsible management of our public lands and minerals, ensuring they benefit all uses, not just oil and gas development.
4. Congressional Review Looms:
Time is of the essence. Delays in passing this rule could subject it to Congressional Review after the next election cycle, putting its future in jeopardy. By acting now, you can help prevent this from happening.
Here’s how you can take action:
Submit a Comment:
Visit the BLM comment portal and share your thoughts. Let your voice be heard and make a real impact.
Use Our Prefabricated Message:
If you prefer an easy, prefabricated message, head over to our coalition’s website at oilandgasreformnow.org and follow the simple steps to submit your comment.
Spread the Word:
Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join this crucial effort. Share this email, share our website, and let’s build a groundswell of support for this essential reform.
Your voice is a powerful force for change. Together, we can protect our lands, save taxpayer money, and ensure responsible resource management. Don’t let this opportunity slip away — act now!
Thank you for your unwavering support.
Laura Bloom is a life-long Western Slope resident with experience from Washington, DC. She has several science degrees, but her passions lay in forming relationships and educating people with all backgrounds and values. She has a person-centric approach, and she is excited to lend that to our Alliance as a Regional Organizer working on energy and climate issues. When not working, she enjoys hiking, reading, baking, and spending time with her dogs.