September 30, 2008--BLM issues Roan Plateau drilling leases (Aspen Times)
Federal land managers took another step Monday toward allowing natural gas drilling on public land on Colorado's scenic Roan Plateau, issuing drilling leases on about 55,000 acres. It's still uncertain when drilling could begin, because environmental analyses and public planning must be completed first. The plans also face a lawsuit filed by a coalition of environmental groups.
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