President Trump's executive order could lead to more offshore drilling
Story Date: 4/28/2017

 

Source: USA TODAY, 4/28/17

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday that could eventually open up millions of coastal acres to offshore oil and gas drilling. The directive, known as the America First Offshore Energy Strategy, directs Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to review the current five-year development plan on the Outer Continental Shelf for offshore oil and gas exploration as well as review the regulations and permitting process for development and seismic research.

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