When Donald Trump put ANWR up for sale in the closing days of his term, most of the drilling rights were purchased by the Alaska Investment Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). Now, the AIDEA wants to start doing testing for seismic activity and other fieldwork that would be the first steps before actual drilling.
John — Did you hear? The House Natural Resources Committee just voted to repeal Trump-era provisions calling for drilling in the Arctic Refuge (ANWR).
That means that, as of right now, the reconciliation package being considered in the House will provide protection to the natural wonders and wildlife in ANWR.
While we work to get permanent protection for the Arctic Refuge in the House, the Biden Administration is also working to keep the drilling leases that were sold during the Trump Administration on ice.
For context: When Donald Trump put ANWR up for sale in the closing days of his term, most of the drilling rights were purchased by the Alaska Investment Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). Now, the AIDEA wants to start doing testing for seismic activity and other fieldwork that would be the first steps before actual drilling.
But the Department of Interior (led by former SEEC Congresswoman Deb Haaland) denied the request. While this will delay drilling, it will not provide ANWR permanent, lasting, protection.
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