Bill would expand drilling.(Deep Ocean Energy Resources Bill)

Plastics News, June, 2006 by Verespej, Mike

Byline: Mike Verespej A compromise bipartisan bill to allow drilling for natural gas in areas farther than 50 miles offshore appears headed for passage in the House, although there is no companion measure in the Senate. The Deep Ocean Energy Resources Bill, which is a compromise effort that consolidates drilling-related bills in the House, was approved June 21 by the House Committee on Resources.

The Washington-based Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. said passage appears likely in the House, where a vote is set for June 27. The bill is expected to carry a strong number of votes because of the involvement of legislators from Florida, where there traditionally has been opposition to drilling because of tourism issues. A key supporter is Rep. Adam Putnam,...

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