In July 2022 the Biden administration issued a draft plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. The proposal from the Department of the Interior recommends holding up to 10 lease sales in the Gulf over the next five years, as well as one sale in the Cook Inlet off the coast of south-central Alaska. Under the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the federal government must plan for offshore oil and gas leasing on a five-year basis. The previous plan was finalized under President Barack Obama in 2016, went into effect in 2017, and expired in 2022. Opponents inclu…
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@999FH8WRepublican3yrs3Y
Regardless, provide more incentives for alternative energy production
@B3H9P4R 7mos7MO
Regardless, nationalize the energy sector or provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
@9V4292X1yr1Y
No, provide more incentives for alternate energy production, but maintain our current offshore oil wells
@9R99ZZD 1yr1Y
We should allow limited offshore drilling as determined by national need, with strict standards of safety and caution to prevent accidents, with heavy punitive fines for failing to maintain those standards and criminal liability for corporate officials who knowingly endanger the environment and/or public safety.
@9K9RTV72yrs2Y
No, we do not need more wells. Transition the industry to creating wind turbines and solar panels while we use the last of our stock.
@9JJWDFB2yrs2Y
We should not be taking other countries resources, but if they are willing to sell to us, then offshore drilling should continue.
@8XVS6XW4yrs4Y
No, but maintain what we have and attempt to come up with better energy sources
@9B2TFYM3yrs3Y
reopen lines in dakotas and alaska(is one of the largest oil deposits in the world)
@9B2TFTB3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in places where the environment does not get affected
@952CLH63yrs3Y
Yes, until we can expand nuclear production for energy
@93XYWTX3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in certain areas with certain regulation.
@newguynateIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but create strong incentives for a transition to alternative energy sources and increase penalties in the event of an accident.
@8ZJZ74N4yrs4Y
Yes, but maintain strict environmental standards.
@8VQVNVR4yrs4Y
We should put a limit on how much it is used at least until there are better resources.
@8S9G78G4yrs4Y
yes, but do it as cleanly as possible
@8RLFQ5V5yrs5Y
We should not go offshore, not only does it hurt us but the environment
@8R85YCD5yrs5Y
I do not have a stance on this topic.
@8R84Q5M5yrs5Y
In the middle of this stance.
@8R6SSXH5yrs5Y
as long as im still alive and my family is alive we good
@8R6MHW45yrs5Y
yes because then we can save the ocean
@8R4LNZZ5yrs5Y
@8R4CTSV5yrs5Y
No, setting up more offshore oil rigs can cause more oil spills and pollute more bodies of water.
@8QZVMMB5yrs5Y
Yes, so long as proper safety measures are taken.
@8QWB5DSIndependent5yrs5Y
They should expand when only getting the land they are using fairly.
yes, but they should find another way to clean it up .
@8QMZ2PW5yrs5Y
@8Q9MTQ55yrs5Y
Yes, But we need to come up with more protection against potential rig failure or spills, this was wer shall be clean and rely less on foreign oil
@8Q59SHS5yrs5Y
No, the US should not be drilling oil, this should be left to private companies. The us shouldn’t be doing oil drilling, that would be a government monopoly.
@8PXJ7985yrs5Y
Little knowledge on the subject
@8PX5B2B5yrs5Y
No, and cut down slightly on our current offshore oil wells, but do not end drilling altogether. Yet.
@8PVGWRH5yrs5Y
It's not a problem to me as long as it doesn't hurt the environment or lives.
@courtneysonntagDemocrat5yrs5Y
no, unless the u.s. becomes very desperate they should ask to use another lands oil
@8PTS57MRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as environmental safety regulations are strictly adhered to.
@8PRSZ3TProgressive5yrs5Y
Yes but add regulations and oversight.
@8PM32CR5yrs5Y
Slowly transition to more sustainable and environmentally friendly options
@8PLTYBS5yrs5Y
@8PLSZRY5yrs5Y
Just keep it at a reasonable number.
Yes, only if it will benefit the economy, and provide no harm to wildlife.
@8PDCVLP5yrs5Y
yes until there is a vilible and 100 percent use alternitive
@8NF2LSB5yrs5Y
I am perfectly happy with the amount we have now.
@8MLS86GProgressive5yrs5Y
yes, but only if we transport it without it leaking
@8M8QFDQConstitution5yrs5Y
When the need arises. Right now it’s not necessary
@8M37SQJ5yrs5Y
No, and phase out all existing drilling on federal land.
@8KHQP2C5yrs5Y
This should be determined by the free market, not the government.
@8HH7HC95yrs5Y
I don't have any answers
@8HBMP8D5yrs5Y
Yes but increase regulation and accountability
@8H5HBMQ5yrs5Y
Yes, but higher regulations for safety
@8H2MM6X5yrs5Y
I don't understand what the question means
@8GNWRMW5yrs5Y
Keep it how it is. No more or less
@8CVNG9V5yrs5Y
as long as the government makes sure theres no or few accidents
@9CC6FLG2yrs2Y
We shouldn't have to expand more. If we just used the oil reserves we have now, we could lower the price of gasoline.
@9C2DSLG2yrs2Y
Yes, but when/if there is a spill they should be held liable for cleanup and damages.
@9BTNBFTRepublican2yrs2Y
only if it doesn't harm anyone or anything
@dvg1115913yrs3Y
Yes, temporarily, however the goal is clean energy.
@99CPBZX3yrs3Y
Yes, but make it so they have to have permission from the country they get oil from
@97P9B7J3yrs3Y
Yes, but keep the oil under strict regulation
@96Z4HHFWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Stop oil drilling, coal mining and any non renewable source of power
@8TFP2BC4yrs4Y
Yes, but we should invest in better energy sources
@8RT6V7Z5yrs5Y
nuclear power is the only way we can effectively cut back on fossil fuel use
@8R8XCX4Women’s Equality5yrs5Y
no because the oil will seep into our oceans and hurt the wildlife.
@8GP9RSL5yrs5Y
No because of our water supply. But we still need it for electric cars. I think it should be phased out not abolished.
@8GN658X5yrs5Y
Yes, but the government should be more careful to make sure that almost zero oil spills occur.
@8GM3NY65yrs5Y
Yes, but provide more incentive for alternatives.
@8FP6PQLRepublican5yrs5Y
Not right now, but may be needed in future.
@8D9FQJN5yrs5Y
No. We should still continue to maintain our current offshore oil wells but at the same time provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
@9F84BKT2yrs2Y
keep drilling, but take more caution to protect the environment
@8PDNS9R5yrs5Y
I think the US should strive to be more self reliant.
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