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OilPrice.com August 20, 2017 By Nick Cunningham A key public comment period just ended for revising the offshore exploration program along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, and the path forward might not be as smooth as the Trump administration had hoped. The Department of Interior, which regulates offshore drilling and also conducts lease sales to the […]

Facing South August 17, 2017 By Sue Sturgis Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has joined with the other governors of Southeastern states targeted for offshore drilling and said he opposes those plans — a critical move since federal law governing offshore oil and gas development gives special consideration to a governor’s position. On Thursday, Aug. […]

Richmond Times-Dispatch August 17, 2017 BY ROBERT ZULLO   Gov.  Terry McAuliffe, at various points in his political career an opponent and proponent of oil-and-gas drilling off Virginia’s coast, told the federal government Thursday that he opposes including Virginia waters in the new leasing program being assembled by President Donald Trump’s administration. “A primary concern […]

The Virginia-Pilot August 17, 2017 By Dave Mayfield Gov. Terry McAuliffe, reversing field on a controversial issue, has asked federal officials to take the ocean waters off Virginia out of contention for a possible oil and gas lease. The governor’s office disclosed McAuliffe’s position today, making public a letter that he sent last Friday to […]

New Jersey Herald August 16, 2017 James M. O’Neill, Staff Writer President Trump advocates drilling offshore from Maine to Florida, but Gov. Christie is opposed, saying spills could harm Jersey Shore property and tourism James M. O’Neill/NorthJersey.com The Christie administration Wednesday issued a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s bid to open Atlantic Ocean waters to […]