The President Speaks
From the
President’s Desk:
NOTE:
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar hosted a regional
public meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday, April
8, 2009 to gather information and public comment to help
build a comprehensive energy strategy for the U.S. Outer
Continental Shelf. The meeting was held at Tulane
University's McAlister Auditorium . After
opening remarks by the Secretary, a panel of Minerals
Management Service and U.S. Geological Survey scientists
presented a summary of a report Salazar commissioned on the
known extent of U.S. offshore energy resources -
conventional and renewable - along with information
regarding sensitive environmental areas and resources on the
Outer Continental Shelf. Regional Governors and elected
federal officials, private citizens, interested
organizations, energy producers, advocacy groups, and local
governments were invited to attend and offer comments.
As President of AADE I submitted the text shown below. In
addition , my
remarks can also be viewed on the session webcast which is
accessible at:
http://www.doi.gov/ocs my comments are at the
2:17:50 time mark in the webcast.
They differ somewhat from my prepared remarks since many of
my points were already made by prior speakers.
This is a
critical issue for our organization and industry. I
encourage you to also submit a written statement, comments
or documents, electronically at www.MMS.gov, "Five Year
Program," "How to Comment," or by mail to Ms. Renee Orr,
Chief, Leasing Division, Mineral Management Service, MS
4010, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817.
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