The United States federal government has prohibited oil drilling in federal waters of the eastern Gulf of Mexico since 1995, citing concerns about oil spills.
January 01, 1995
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Longstanding federal restriction on new drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico tied to spill-risk concerns.
The United States federal government has not allowed oil drilling in federal waters of the eastern Gulf of Mexico since 1995 due to concerns about oil spills.
January 01, 1995
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Historical federal restriction on offshore drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico tied to spill risk concerns.