USDI's Outer Continental Shelf lease sale in the Beaufort Sea contested

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5622824

Garcia, M A.L.

Recent court decisions involving offshore leases in the Beaufort Sea indicate a concern for protecting natural resources, preventing damage to the environment, and preserving the interests of native Alaskans. A comprehensive environmental policy blending local, state, and federal demands exist in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These laws must be enforced despite pressures for compliance with legislation to develop offshore energy resources. 98 references. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5622824
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Vol. 21:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
02 PETROLEUM
BEAUFORT SEA
CONTINENTAL SHELF
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
LEASES
COASTAL REGIONS
ENDANGERED SPECIES
LAWSUITS
ARCTIC OCEAN
CONTINENTAL MARGIN
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
SEAS
SURFACE WATERS
294002* - Energy Planning & Policy- Petroleum
020900 - Petroleum- Environmental Aspects
530000 - Environmental-Social Aspects of Energy Technologies- (-1989)