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MI HCR0059
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Roberts
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AI Summary
- Urges inclusion of a ban on new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
- Cites the Gulf of Mexico oil spill as evidence of disaster potential from drilling, warning a similar accident would devastate Great Lakes fishing, boating, and tourism industries while threatening drinking water for millions
- Notes the United States has already banned offshore and directional drilling in the Great Lakes, but Canada continues to allow offshore natural gas drilling and directional drilling for oil and gas
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Secretary of State, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to urge the inclusion of a ban on new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
oil and gas drilling
Last Action
Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment
6/24/2010
Committee Referrals
Great Lakes And Environment6/22/2010
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