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After Florida Gets Offshore Drilling Exemption, Other States Ask For The Same

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After Florida Gets Offshore Drilling Exemption, Other States Ask For The Same

By CAMILA DOMONOSKE
NPR
January 10. 2018

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After the Trump administration promised Florida that the state would be exempt from expanded off-shore oil drilling, other coastal states had just one question: "What about us?" From Oregon to South Carolina, governors and other leaders are publicly noting that Florida does not have a monopoly on picturesque coasts, tourist economies or local opposition to off-shore drilling. But currently, it's the only state to have received a pledge from the administration that it won't be considered for new oil and gas platforms. "New York doesn't want drilling off our coast either," tweeted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "Where do we sign up for a waiver?" After the news broke about Republican-governed Florida, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., asked whether there are different rules for blue states like California. Meanwhile, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, told reporters in South Carolina he plans to ask the Trump administration for an exemption, calling it "a matter of serious importance."

Last week, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced the proposed plan to sell offshore drilling licenses in waters that were protected under the Obama administration. The proposal would take effect in 2019. But one week later came the carve-out for Florida. As NPR's Richard Gonzales reported, "Zinke did not say whether he would meet with governors of other coastal states to hear their concerns, or whether Interior officials had consulted with Gov. Scott before the announcement last week." Seeking a similar exemption for California, the state's attorney general, Xavier Becerra, used some of Zinke's own words to tweet, "California is also 'unique' & our 'coasts are heavily reliant on tourism as an economic driver.' Our 'local and state voice' is firmly opposed to any and all offshore drilling." "Today, 69 percent of Californians oppose offshore drilling," KPCC reports. On the West Coast, the governors of Oregon and Washington signaled that they'd like to be "off the table," too. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says Virginia's governor and governor-elect have both asked for an exemption, unsuccessfully.
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Well now, we wouldn't want to ruin the picturesque ocean view from Donald Trumps Mar-a-Lago Florida Beach resort would we?
 
Rogue Valley said:
After Florida Gets Offshore Drilling Exemption, Other States Ask For The Same



Well now, we wouldn't want to ruin the picturesque ocean view from Donald Trumps Mar-a-Lago Florida Beach resort would we?
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1. Lessen our dependence on foreign oil

2. Job creation . The oil rigs and associated jobs.

3. More tax revenue from big companies who drill the oil.

4. Local economies are strengthened.


5. The Trump White House and Conservative leaders are doing great things.


Major Lambda
 
SMTA said:
My brother lives in Clearwater Beach - the BP spill decimated their fishing and tourism industries for quite some time.
Offshore Drilling is bad, as corporate greed always causes problems. Always.
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Energy independence is a good thing. Lets' stop buying arab oil. Spills are rare and rigs are safe. I would suggest we be careful where we put them, but to be afraid of them outright is not a scientific position to hold.
 
Major Lambda said:
1. Lessen our dependence on foreign oil

2. Job creation . The oil rigs and associated jobs.

3. More tax revenue from big companies who drill the oil.

4. Local economies are strengthened.


5. The Trump White House and Conservative leaders are doing great things.


Major Lambda
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6) Destroys local economies when spill occurs and drilling companies are unprepared and cut corners on safety.
 
SMTA said:
Bull****. There are these strange anomalies called currents. Ask BP about them.
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so these rigs are visible from the beach for the most part? is that what you are saying when you cackle "bull****"?
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
so these rigs are visible from the beach for the most part? is that what you are saying when you cackle "bull****"?
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Learn about Gulf currents before you run your mouth.
BP oil spill ring a bell?
 
Major Lambda said:
1. Lessen our dependence on foreign oil

2. Job creation . The oil rigs and associated jobs.

3. More tax revenue from big companies who drill the oil.

4. Local economies are strengthened.


5. The Trump White House and Conservative leaders are doing great things.


Major Lambda
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BS!!! The BP spill cost billions!

How many people around the gulf do think are sporting "drill baby drill" bumper stickers these.days. I guaranty you will not see one on a shrimp boat.
 
SMTA said:
Learn about Gulf currents before you run your mouth.
BP oil spill trying a bell?
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I think you are struggling a little.


I said the rigs are not within site of the beach in response to a poster suggesting trump doesn't want to mess up his views.


You posted some incoherent nonsense indicating you are ignorant to the fact that the rigs are not within site of the beach normally.


I'll "run my mouth" all I want. Who's going to shut me up? You?
 
Major Lambda said:
Even the Government subsidized ones?






Major Lambda
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You are aware that oil companies are massively subsidized right? IF any shrimp boats are subsidized it would be due to lost revenue due to the oil spills.
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
I think you are struggling a little.


I said the rigs are not within site of the beach in response to a poster suggesting trump doesn't want to mess up his views.


You posted some incoherent nonsense indicating you are ignorant to the fact that the rigs are not within site of the beach normally.


I'll "run my mouth" all I want. Who's going to shut me up? You?
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What an ignorant post.
Show me where I specifically addressed rig location.
I'll wait.
 
SMTA said:
What an ignorant post.
Show me where I specifically addressed rig location.
I'll wait.
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Another poster did, I responded to them, you responded to me, I then responded to you.


Ignorant means "uninformed" you should learn how to use words correctly.
 
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