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Court Clears Way For Oil Quest In Ocean Shelf
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Federal government holds exclusive rights to Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas beyond the three mile limit. The decision ends 13 Atlantic states claims and enables Interior Department leasing of up to 10 million acres for exploratory drilling, starting with Baltimore Canyon. Environmental groups warn stringent protections will shape offshore development.
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