Representative Bob Goodlatte introduced the “Virginia Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Act”. This important legislation, H.R. 6781, allows Virginia’s Governor to petition the Department of Interior for a targeted waiver from the current moratorium to explore for natural gas and crude oil in the waters of the Outer Continental Shelf. This bill does not mandate that Virginia explore or drill off its coast. It simply removes the federal government’s longstanding barriers to these activities. The final decision of whether to explore or drill is placed squarely where it should be – in the hands of the people of Virginia, through our state legislature and Governor. |
“Every day, folks across Virginia and the nation are confronted with the rising cost of energy, from the cost at the pump to soaring electric bills,” said Congressman Goodlatte. “I believe that Virginia should have every tool available to access its energy supplies. Unfortunately, a congressional moratorium on exploration of the OCS prevents the Commonwealth from having every tool available to address rising energy costs.” click to learn more
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