Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and...

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Main Authors: Corn, M. Lynne, Gelb, Bernard A., Baldwin, Pamela
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. 2006
Subjects:
Animals
Energy policy
Wildlife refuges - Law and legislation
Environmental protection
Energy
Public lands
Arctic
Alaska
Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8262/
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Summary:This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

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