The Biden administration lacks an understanding of how the energy industry works, and its recent statement regarding 9,000 approved drilling permits reflects as such, said Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.). According to White House press secretary Jen Psaki in a March 7 press briefing, it’s inaccurate to say the Biden administration is not allowing companies to drill. She said, “There are 9,000 approved drilling permits that are not being used,” and she suggested reporters “ask the oil companies why they’re not using those.” “That statement represents just a lack of understanding of energy policy and energy resources in the United States,” Graves told NTD’s “Capitol Report” on March 8. “You may get something permitted. It still may take ten years to actually get it into production. So a permit doesn’t necessarily mean that it can be turned on tomorrow. “Number two, you have things that are permitted that ultimately are dry holes. …