"California law S.B. 1137, which required a safety buffer zone of 3,200 feet around homes and schools for new oil and gas drilling, was suspended after the petroleum industry collected enough signatures in a petition campaign to place a referendum on the 2024 general election ballot. The bill was originally signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom and also banned new drilling near parks, health care facilities, prisons and businesses open to the public."
"The Trump administration is suing California over a law that prevents oil and gas drilling within 3,200 feet of homes, hospitals and schools - the latest in the power struggle between the state and federal government over energy rights. The guidelines were developed based on recommendations from a 15-person expert panel to effectively protect residents from harmful emissions. About 8% of California's population lives within this distance to an oil or gas well. Low-income people are disproportionately affected by resulting health risks."
Federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit challenging a California law that prohibits new oil and gas drilling within 3,200 feet of homes, hospitals, schools, parks, health care facilities, prisons and businesses open to the public. The buffer guidance followed recommendations from a 15-person expert panel intended to protect residents from harmful emissions. The law was suspended after the petroleum industry gathered signatures to place a referendum on the 2024 ballot. Approximately 8% of Californians live within 3,200 feet of a well, with low-income communities facing disproportionate health risks. The Justice Department is pursuing state energy restrictions under presidential directives to expand domestic energy production.
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