Proposed 2026–2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program: opposition.
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Overview
This resolution expresses California’s opposition to the proposed 2026-2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. It urges the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to hold public hearings in California, prepare environmental impact statements, and provide opportunities for public comment regarding potential offshore oil and gas leasing. The resolution strongly opposes new offshore drilling and supports the current federal prohibition on such activities, citing concerns about environmental damage, economic impacts, and national security.
Key provisions
- Requests public hearings on the proposed leasing plan in California.
- Requests the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to prepare programmatic and environmental impact statements.
- Calls for public comment on draft environmental impact statements.
- Strongly opposes new offshore drilling.
- Declares support for the current federal prohibition on offshore drilling.
- Requests removal of California from the proposed leasing plan.
- Supports maintaining the current prohibition on offshore drilling.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Coastal communities in California
- California Native American tribes
- Fishing industry
- Tourism industry
Notable changes
- Highlights concerns about the environmental impacts of offshore drilling, referencing past oil spills and ongoing risks.
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