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MI SR0169
Resolution
AI Summary
- Urges inclusion of a ban on new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
- Calls for study and assessment of impacts and risks from existing drilling operations on the Great Lakes
- Notes the United States has banned offshore and directional drilling in the Great Lakes, but Canada has not and continues to allow new offshore natural gas drilling and directional drilling for oil and gas
- References the Gulf of Mexico oil spill as demonstrating potential catastrophic consequences of drilling, which would devastate fishing, boating, and tourism industries and threaten drinking water for millions
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Secretary of State, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Council of Great Lakes Governors, and Michigan congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A 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 and to call for a study and assessment of the impact and risk from existing drilling operations on the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Drilling
Last Action
Placed On Order Of Resolutions
7/21/2010
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs6/29/2010
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