HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$solar #CEA—Consumer
Energy Alliance (CEA) President David Holt today hosted U.S.
Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Ryan Zinke at the Offshore
Technology Conference (OTC) to discuss the importance of America’s
offshore energy potential and sign several secretarial orders to
implement directives laid out by President Trump in last week’s offshore executive
action. Following Friday’s action, Zinke on Monday reiterated the
administration’s desire to implement offshore energy policies that will
foster America’s energy security, stir job growth and renew economic
growth in regions that depend on or benefit from offshore energy
development.
The discussion included the current and future potential contributions
of the nation’s offshore resources, non-technical factors, including
policy and market considerations that could potentially affect their
development, and steps that can be taken to ensure that the country
benefits from these resources to the maximum extent possible.
Zinke closed the session by issuing secretarial orders to initiate the
review of the prior administration’s five-year leasing plan, regulations
such as well control and offshore air, and analyses on opportunity costs
and budgetary impacts that affect offshore development. All of these
orders will require a more expedited review process.
“We were very privileged to not only be a part of, but witness Secretary
Zinke signing these secretarial orders, which will be catalysts to
reinvigorate our domestic offshore development and expedite processes in
the future that have been hampered by delays,” Holt said. “By setting in
motion the directives given by President Trump, Secretary Zinke is
ensuring we don’t mix emotional rhetoric with crafting good policies
that will benefit families and businesses across our country.”
Highlights from today’s OTC discussion:
Ryan Zinke, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior:
“Following through on the leadership established by President Trump,
today’s orders will help cement our Nation’s position as a global energy
leader and foster energy independence and security for the benefit of
the American people, while ensuring that this development is safe and
environmentally responsible. We will conduct a thorough review of the
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for oil and gas exploration and listen to
state and local stakeholders. We also will conduct a thorough review of
regulations that were created with good intentions but have had harmful
impacts on America’s energy security.”
“We’re going to look at everything and make sure the policies are
appropriate for each local community, rather than force a
Washington-driven one-size-fits-all plan. There’s no predetermined map
of development, but if there are areas that are acceptable, that have
resources, and states and local communities support offshore
development, we could include those area in the next 5-Year Program.”
David Holt, President, Consumer Energy Alliance:
“It is important to recognize how critical this offshore decision is for
families and businesses all across the nation. From personal security to
energy and national security, this vital order helps ensure we meet our
energy needs with energy developed here at home. Some groups continue to
pursue destructive dialogue that attempts to pit energy development
against environmental protection, as if it is a zero-sum game; it’s not,
and the consequences of failing to meet our energy needs are of great
consequence to working class Americans, people living on fixed incomes,
our military and small business everywhere. CEA applauds President Trump
and Secretary Zinke for taking steps to open our offshore resources and
for recognizing that energy is one of the main drivers for every aspect
of the U.S. economy.”
About Consumer Energy Alliance
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) brings together families, farmers, small
businesses, distributors, producers and manufacturers to support
America’s energy future. With more than 450,000 members nationwide, our
mission is to help ensure stable prices and energy security for
households across the country. We believe energy development is
something that touches everyone in our nation, and thus it is necessary
for all of us to actively engage in the conversation about how we
develop our diverse energy resources and energy’s importance to the
economy. Learn more at ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org.
Contacts
Consumer Energy Alliance
Emily Haggstrom, 720-582-0242
ehaggstrom@consumerenergyalliance.org
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