BOEM Refreshes Alaska Cook Inlet Oil Lease Environmental Assessment
Published Date: 4/4/2025
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BOEM is getting ready to update its environmental report for Oil and Gas Lease Sale 258 in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. This means companies and communities nearby will see new info about how drilling might affect the area. The update comes after a court asked for a closer look, so expect fresh details soon!
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