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          Arctic Rule 2016

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          Today, U.S. Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Janice Schneider announced final regulations to ensure that any future exploratory drilling activities on the U.S. Arctic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) are conducted under the highest safety and environmental standards and subject to strong and proven operational requirements.

          Press Release - July 7, 2016

          Information for the Final Arctic Drilling Rule

          • Arctic Rule
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          • Fact Sheet - Proposed vs. Final Arctic Rule
          • Fact Sheet - Arctic Exploratory Drilling Regulations

          Info for Proposed Arctic Drilling Rule

          • Proposed Arctic Drilling Rule Federal Register Notice, February 24, 2015
          • Press Release - February 20, 2015
          • Environmental Assessment - February 10, 2015
          • Comment Extension - April 20, 2015
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