News Alert: Trump to allow drilling in all U.S. waters, despite concerns of Pentagon and coastal communities

A plan unveiled today by the Trump administration would allow drilling in all U.S. waters. The president has long backed expanded drilling along the nation's coasts as part of his energy plan. The Obama administration had considered a five-year plan to permit some Atlantic drilling but abandoned the idea last year, citing concerns by the Navy, which conducts military exercises off the coast. Coastal communities that rely on fishing and tourism have opposed drilling, and the plan faces bipartisan criticism. But some governors have expressed support if certain concerns could be addressed, for example by requiring strong safeguards against potential oil spills.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Thu, Jan 4, 2018, 1:08 PM     Trump to allow drilling in all U.S. waters, despite concerns of Pentagon and coastal communities A plan unveiled today by the Trump administration would allow drilling in all U.S. waters. The president has long backed expanded drilling along the nation's coasts as part of his energy plan. The Obama administration had considered a five-year plan to permit some Atlantic drilling but abandoned the idea last year, citing concerns by the Navy, which conducts military exercises off the coast. Coastal communities that rely on fishing and tourism have opposed drilling, and the plan faces bipartisan criticism. But some governors have expressed support if certain concerns could be addressed, for example by requiring strong safeguards against potential oil spills. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071