Tell Washington: Keep Energy Prices Low and Protect American Jobs!
Right now, Alaska stands ready to safely develop its abundant offshore energy resources, particularly in the Chukchi Sea - one of the largest untapped oil and gas sources in the entire world that could offer more resources than any other undeveloped U.S. energy basin. The project has undergone a series of environmental analyses and a robust public commenting process.
Domestic energy development is an important factor in keeping energy prices low - and protecting American jobs. However, continued delays - caused by lawsuits filed on various technicalities despite rigorous environmental reviews - have kept offshore operations from moving forward... and kept jobs and economic opportunity bottled up in courts.
The federal government has issued - and is taking public comments on - a draft of a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), which has concluded that the rigorous environmental analysis of the Chukchi project should be complete.
But this does not mean that the federal government will finally approve oil and gas operations in the Chukchi Sea - unless citizens like you make your voice heard!
Tell the federal government to listen to the public's overwhelming support for energy development in Alaska. Take action today: sign the public comment letter to urge BOEMRE to continue with development as planned. Please let the federal government know that you support the responsible development of Alaska's rich offshore energy, which will help provide Alaska and the nation with jobs and stable energy supplies.