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BP Gulf Oil Spill: Safe Offshore Drilling Is Key for Our Energy Future
Mary Landrieu
We can remain the world leader in offshore energy production, but we must do so in a way that protects the world's oceans and our coastal communities
As we remain mindful of the 11 men who perished on the Deepwater Horizon and continue to pray for their families,
These are not just
Yet efforts to protect our fragile and deteriorating coast have met with resistance from a government unwilling to acknowledge the risk communities bear when hosting drilling offshore. This began to change in 2006 when
Safely meeting America's demand for oil and gas will require the federal government to clean house at the Minerals Management Service and hire, train, and pay the most-qualified people to oversee this important industry. As we consider the future of oil and gas production off our shores, a new regulatory regime should focus on deep-water operations (those in more than 1,000 feet of water) that feature greater risk and more challenging technology. At the direction of Interior Secretary
We must learn the right lessons and take measured steps forward.
We can remain the world leader in offshore energy production, including oil, gas, wind, wave, and other technologies. But we must do so in a way that protects the world's oceans and our coastal communities. With bold vision, innovation, and the right leadership, America can meet this challenge.
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