Center for American Progress: Trump Administration Guts Oil and Gas Cleanup Requirements, Puts Taxpayers on the Hook for Billions
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Trump Administration Guts Oil and Gas Cleanup Requirements, Puts Taxpayers on the Hook for Billions
Today, the Trump administration approved a revision to the onshore oil and gas leasing rule that, among other things, lowers bonding requirements, which stipulate an amount that companies must pay up-front to cover the costs of well cleanup.
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Trump Administration Guts Oil and Gas Cleanup Requirements, Puts Taxpayers on the Hook for Billions
Today, the Trump administration approved a revision to the onshore oil and gas leasing rule that, among other things, lowers bonding requirements, which stipulate an amount that companies must pay up-front to cover the costs of well cleanup.
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