Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief

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Jul 29, 2026

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Jul 31, 2026, 1:53 pm UTC

Authors: Laura B. Comay

Source topics: Federal Land Management, Oceans & Fisheries, Fossil Energy, Energy Policy

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