<p>The Trump administration announced plans Monday for oil companies to choose proposed drilling sites as it pushes ahead with a controversial oil leasing plan in its final days in office.</p>.<p>The Bureau of Land Management on Tuesday will officially open a 30-day period to accept nominations and comment on some 1.6 million acres (650,000 hectares) in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the agency announced.</p>.<p>President-elect Joe Biden is scheduled to take office on January 20, 2021 after defeating Trump earlier this month.</p>
<p>The Trump administration announced plans Monday for oil companies to choose proposed drilling sites as it pushes ahead with a controversial oil leasing plan in its final days in office.</p>.<p>The Bureau of Land Management on Tuesday will officially open a 30-day period to accept nominations and comment on some 1.6 million acres (650,000 hectares) in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the agency announced.</p>.<p>President-elect Joe Biden is scheduled to take office on January 20, 2021 after defeating Trump earlier this month.</p>