North America
January 18, 2017
Fossil Fuels | Coal Power
Policy Brief
DOI Suggests Revising Royalty Rates in Federal Coal Program Review
Coal Revival Requires New Strategies Beyond Easing Environmental Restrictions Due to Market Realities
The Department of the Interior has released a scoping report identifying potential reforms to the federal coal program including options to increase royalty rates and account for climate impact. Efforts to follow through the recommendations under the new administration are unlikely, given that both President-elect Trump and Zinke, Trump’s nominee for DOI Secretary, are inclined to further coal development.
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