The New York Times has been tracking the Mineral Management Service’s compliance with the moratorium on new OCS/Gulf drilling permits announced by President Obama and Interior Secretary Salazar. Their finding: MMS continues to issue new drilling and related permits on activities just like those conducted by the Deepwater Horizon rig.
NYT: MMS Still Granting Drilling Permits and NEPA Waivers Despite “Moratorium” |
| By: Scarecrow Monday May 24, 2010 6:45 am |


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