WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - Demonstrating commitment to Unleashing American Energy in a transparent and balanced way that considers community needs, the Bureau of Land Management recently held two quarterly oil and gas lease sales in Wyoming and Colorado, to the tune of $87,280,361 in total revenue. In Wyoming, BLM leased 99 parcels totaling 114,389 acres for $82,404,165 in total receipts. In Colorado, BLM leased 29 parcels totaling 14,212 acres for $4,876,196 in total receipts. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are located.
These lease sales were conducted ...