Osage Minerals Council v. United States Department of the Interior et al

  1. August 12, 2015

    BIA Rule On Osage Oil, Gas Mining Blocked By Judge

    An Oklahoma federal judge has enjoined a Bureau of Indian Affairs final rule governing oil and gas mining on the Osage Nation's reservation following objections from a tribal agency and an industry group that the rule was too burdensome.

  2. July 01, 2015

    Energy Group, Tribe Seek To Vacate Mineral Leasing Rule

    An energy industry group and an Osage Nation agency told an Oklahoma federal court to set aside a Bureau of Indian Affairs final rule governing oil and gas mining on the tribe's reservation, saying the rule is arbitrary, overbroad and was created without considering costs.