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Your Voice Matters: Tell Federal Regulators You Support Safe Energy Exploration in the Gulf of Mexico

More Exploration, More Jobs!

Your Voice Matters: Tell Federal Regulators You Support Safe Energy Exploration in the Gulf of Mexico

The Trump Administration ordered the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the agency that oversees the development of oil and natural gas off our coast, to develop a new leasing program that would bring more safe oil exploration to the Gulf of Mexico. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for this program to bring more jobs, money and businesses to Louisiana.

How To Take Action

Attend the meeting in Baton Rouge on March 6 

Submit a public comment online by March 9 

Suggested messages to include in your comments and conversations, but make it your own!

    • What does the industry mean to you?
      • Example: Do you work for an oil and natural gas company or have a family member who does?
      • SHARE YOUR STORY!
    • Say that you support increased safe offshore energy exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and the proposed offshore leasing program because:
      • More jobs – Increased exploration brings more jobs to Louisiana’s working coast, including jobs in the oil and gas industry, service companies, ports, restaurants and more. For example, talk about how the industry has helped your business to prosper or has made a positive impact on your career.
      • More money for Louisiana – Success of the industry and increased exploration means more tax dollars for our schools, roads and other public services. For example, talk about how your children are getting a valuable education from public schools due to support from the energy industry or infrastructure that could be improved in your city with its continued success.
      • More funding to protect our coast – Our community depends on the portion of revenue from offshore exploration that goes directly toward coastal conservation, restoration and hurricane protection. Additional exploration means more funding for these important projects through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA).
    • Are you a local expert? If so, you should provide:
      • Data
      • Studies
      • Map it out

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