HR 4030
North Pacific Ocean Protection Act of 2023
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The North Pacific Ocean Protection Act of 2023 aims to protect sensitive areas of the Pacific Ocean by preventing the federal government from leasing land for oil and gas exploration, development, or production. Specifically, it prohibits leasing in the Washington/Oregon, Northern California, and Central California planning areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. This legislation seeks to safeguard these regions from potential environmental damage associated with offshore drilling.
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Anna G. Eshoo
Derek Kilmer
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