Federal HB2881 prohibits offshore drilling in Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas.
Federal HB2881 amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas. The bill targets these specific areas to protect ocean environments and ensure safe tourism. The prohibition applies to exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral.
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