www.oklahomaminerals.com has a featured article on that very topic in this morning’s posting. It is called "U.S. shale producers race for federal permits ahead of presidential election. " It pertains to federal lands.
I am not making any political statement, just offering the article. It has the same flavor as several webinars that I have listened to recently regarding investment in the oil patch. I am sure there are other opinions as well.