Reversal of Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban by Trump
President-elect Donald Trump plans to reverse President Joe Biden's recent executive action that made over 625 million acres of U.S. coastal waters off-limits for new offshore drilling. However, Trump's ability to do so may be legally challenging.
Key Points
- Biden used authority granted by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ban offshore drilling
- Legal challenges may arise if Trump attempts to reverse the ban unilaterally
- Congressional action or legal maneuvers may be necessary to overturn Biden's ban
Pros
- Potential to increase oil and gas production in U.S. coastal waters
- May lead to economic benefits for stakeholders in the oil and gas industry
Cons
- Could pose environmental risks and harm to coastal communities and marine ecosystems
- May result in increased greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to climate change