"House Republicans put forward a proposal this week to impose hefty fees on states that do not approve of drilling for oil and natural gas off their coasts, a move that would pressure local leaders who oppose the Trump administration’s plan to expand offshore leasing.
The administration’s plan has been met with stiff resistance from many Democrats and even Republicans in coastal communities. Elected leaders in several seaside states even vowed to block the federal government from allowing offshore leasing off their shores.
The draft proposal, which was discussed at a hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee on Thursday, says that states will be allowed to disapprove of drilling offshore in up to half of the lease blocks off its coast without incurring a penalty."
Dino Grandoni reports for the Washingtton Post June 14, 2018.
SEE ALSO:
"Offshore Drilling: Dems Call Bill A 'Shakedown'; Republicans Decry 'Hypocrisy'" (Greenwire)
"Cooper Calls Republican Offshore Drilling Proposal 'Ransom'" (Raleigh News & Observer)
