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Interior Department exempts Alaska oil exploration from environmental review
Original: Interior Dept. exempts Alaska oil exploration from environmental review
The US Interior Department has moved to exempt oil exploration in Alaska from environmental review, according to the Washington Times. The decision would allow exploration activities to proceed without the customary environmental assessments, drawing attention from energy industry figures who welcome fewer restrictions and environmental advocates concerned about impacts on Alaska's wilderness and wildlife.
Why now: It is a significant regulatory change with potential environmental and energy policy implications that draws debate between industry and conservation interests.
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- Interior Dept. exempts Alaska oil exploration from environmental review · Washington Times
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