""The people of these states have been clear that they don't want this off their coasts, threatening their livelihoods and way of life," National Resources Defense Council ocean energy director Taryn Kiekow Heimer said in a statement."
""By moving forward with the development of a robust, forward-thinking leasing plan, we are ensuring that America's offshore industry stays strong, our workers stay employed, and our nation remains energy dominant for decades to come," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in the order."
""Trump's idiotic plan endangers our coastal economy and communities and hurts the well-being of Californians," California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said in a statement. This reckless attempt to sell out our coastline to his Big Oil donors is dead in the water.""
"The plan, which has many procedural steps ahead, will test industry appetites for offshore projects outside the Gulf. Proposals will face a suite of legal, PR and political battles - all in the face of uncertain long-term prices and demand, and attractive regions still remaining within the Gulf."
A federal order would overturn the current offshore oil and gas leasing program and enable a Trump administration proposal spanning 2026–2031. The proposal would offer up to 34 offshore sales across roughly 1.27 billion acres off Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific coast. Interior leadership framed the plan as supporting a strong offshore industry, sustained employment, and long-term U.S. energy dominance. Coastal leaders and environmental advocates warned of threats to coastal economies, livelihoods, and communities. The proposal is expected to face legal, public relations, and political battles amid uncertain long-term prices and existing Gulf opportunities.
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