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Archives for February 2021
NOIA Statement on BOEM Rescinding Record of Decision for Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale
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Biden Administration Can Jump Start Wind Opportunities in the New York Bight and Beyond
NOIA Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464 | jwilliams@nullnoia.org
“BOEM should seize on the momentum from a New York Bight lease auction and issue a reliable inventory of regularly scheduled offshore wind auctions, along with the ability to develop those resources. It has been more than two years since the most recent offshore wind lease auction. A regular and predictable offshore lease schedule is critical to maintain the level of certainty that wind developers need as they plan substantial investments into the American offshore.
“NOIA thanks Representatives Kathleen Rice (NY-4) and Bill Pascrell (NJ-9) for their leadership within Congress and with the Administration in advancing new wind opportunities. NOIA and NOIA members will continue to work to advance our offshore wind industry.”
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment.
Interior Virtual Forum Should Recognize Gulf of Mexico Economic, Environmental & Emissions Performance
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
NOIA Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464 | jwilliams@nullnoia.org
Interior Virtual Forum Should Recognize Gulf of Mexico Economic, Environmental & Emissions Performance
Washington, D.C. - National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a virtual forum to engage with stakeholders as part of the comprehensive review of the federal oil and gas program:
“The offshore Federal oil and gas program is serving the American public extremely well, considering that offshore production provides the lowest carbon barrels of oil, generates millions of dollars in funding for parks and recreation programs for underprivileged urban communities, and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs that cover every state in America.
"Developing Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases is an explorative process. Finding commercially viable discoveries takes years of planning, billions of dollars of investment and a wide net of lease blocks. Throughout the entire process, companies are following the strongest environmental and safety standards in the world and supporting jobs, investment and government revenues. The end result provides the U.S. with a remarkable source of economic, environmental and emissions progress.
“NOIA stands ready to work with the Biden Administration during the virtual forum and beyond in order to more quickly resume leasing in the Gulf of Mexico and progress what is already an incredible American asset.”
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The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment. |
Resumption of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Strengthens Link Between Gulf of Mexico, Community Safe Havens
For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 11, 2021
NOIA Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464 | jwilliams@nullnoia.org
Resumption of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Strengthens Link Between Gulf of Mexico, Community Safe Havens
Washington, D.C. - National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito issued the following statement after the Department of the Interior announced it was reinstating pre-existing implementation of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program:
"NOIA welcomes the news that Interior is reverting back to the original implementation of the bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP). In just six years, the ORLP has demonstrated immense value to economically distressed urban areas by building or repairing dozens of neighborhood parks and community areas. At no cost to the taxpayer, these spaces enhance the community, provide positive outlets for children and adults and, most importantly, creates vital safe spaces that may not otherwise be available.
"While some may question what offshore energy and the Gulf of Mexico have to do with the ORLP, the answer is simple: the ORLP is funded by the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) which is funded virtually entirely by offshore oil and gas production. The offshore industry is committed to providing environmental justice solutions and the ORLP is just one way the offshore energy industry is lifting vulnerable communities. Ensuring continued Gulf of Mexico energy production will ensure the continued success of the LWCF and programs like the ORLP."
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The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment.