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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated

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To: LindyBill who wrote (254708)6/17/2008 1:03:55 AM
From: Snowshoe   of 793759
 
It's federal law backed up by SC decisions...

Overview of U.S. Legislation and Regulations Affecting Offshore Natural Gas and Oil Activity
eia.doe.gov

I think the feds can go ahead without state approval, but for political reasons are reluctant to go against the voters of heavily-populated states like California and Florida...

Keeping all that acreage locked up while oil was cheap seems like a pretty savvy move in retrospect. But as prices rise I sense a growing opportunity to peel off some of the opposition, with the right incentives...
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