December 2, 2025
Interior skips environmental review for offshore drilling expansion
BOEM skips NEPA analysis for first time since 1980
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What makes the six proposed lease sales off California particularly controversial?
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How many acres across how many planning areas does the offshore drilling program cover?
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When was the last time Interior skipped NEPA environmental review for an offshore drilling program?
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What is Interior's legal justification for skipping NEPA environmental review?
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What financial consideration drives the offshore drilling expansion despite environmental risks?
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