FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Offshore Oil and Gas Development

Original title: OVERSIGHT HEARING ON EVALUATING FEDERAL OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of the legislative debate regarding the expansion or restriction of energy exploration on federal offshore lands, which impacts future energy production, environmental protection, and coastal economic activity.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oil and Gas Industry

Industry operations and future exploration permits on the Outer Continental Shelf are subject to federal regulatory oversight discussed in this hearing.

Coastal Communities

Residents and local governments in coastal areas are impacted by federal decisions regarding offshore drilling activities and environmental protections.

Department of the Interior

The agency is responsible for managing federal lands and minerals and providing testimony on current policy implementation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an on July 12, 2017, to evaluate federal policies regarding offshore oil and gas development on the . The hearing featured testimony from Department of the Interior officials, industry representatives, and environmental advocates.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 12, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
The subject of the hearing was the evaluation of federal offshore oil and gas development on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Testimony was provided by representatives from the Department of the Interior, the oil and gas industry, academia, and environmental advocacy groups.
The hearing record includes official letters from the Department of Defense regarding offshore activities.
The hearing record includes correspondence from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was conducted to provide oversight and evaluate federal policies concerning oil and gas development on the .

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included officials from the Department of the Interior, representatives from the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, the Consumer Energy Alliance, the University of South Carolina, and the group Stop Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic.

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Discoveries

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Department of Defense Involvement

The hearing record explicitly includes letters from the Department of Defense, indicating that offshore energy development is coordinated with national security and military training interests.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

personKatharine MacGregor“Acting Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, U.S. Department of the”Map →

personLori LeBlanc“Director, Offshore Committee, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association”Map →

personMargaret S. Howell“Founder, Stop Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic”Map →

personMichael Whatley“Executive Vice President, Consumer Energy Alliance”Map →

personJames H. Knapp“Professor, University of South Carolina”Map →

personPaul A. Gosar“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources”Map →

personAlan S. Lowenthal“Ranking Democratic Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

Sources

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