The US Interior Department on Jan. 20 put new oil and gas lease sales and permits on federal lands and waters on hold for 60 days, according to an order signed by Acting Secretary Scott de la Vega. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now The decision gives the Biden administration more time to develop its longer-term plans on oil and gas leases that could involve a broader ban. The order does not impact drilling and activity on existing leases and permits. The moratorium is for 60 days from Jan. 20 and would presumably provide a window for Biden’s Interior secretary nominee, US Rep. […]