WASHINGTON, July 12 -- A letter submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, U.S. Department of Interior, voices strong opposition to the inclusion of areas off the North Carolina coast in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter, sent on behalf of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS, represents over 1,000 real estate professionals along the Outer Banks and underscores the economic and environmental risks associated with offshore oil and g more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Village Council of Bald Head Island, North Carolina, has formally resubmitted a resolution opposing seismic testing and offshore drilling along the North Carolina coast. This action follows a "Request For Information" issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) as part of the development of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program review. Mayor Peter Quinn stated, "On behalf of the Village Council of the Village of Bald Head Isl more ST