Panetta Vows to Fight ‘Trump 2.0’ Drilling Plans

Central Coast leaders fight federal drilling plan near Monterey Bay and 2 California sites

Leaders and advocates gathered at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to oppose a federal proposal that could allow offshore oil and gas drilling near Central California.

Panetta vows to fight ‘Trump 2.0’ drilling plans

During President Donald Trump’s first term in office, which began in 2017, his administration proposed a sweeping plan to open nearly all U.S. coastal waters to offshore oil and gas drilling, including 47 proposed lease sales. Those plans were thwarted amid opposition from local, state and federal officials, as well as residents. But the threats of offshore oil drilling and seabed mining remain and have grown more dire under Trump’s current admi…

Panetta, local officials prepare for next round of offshore oil and gas leasing proposals.

On Monday, Aug. 10, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, was joined by local officials, advocates and business leaders at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to reaffirm their opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposals to expand offshore oil and gas leasing.