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FEDERATION OF WESTERN OUTDOOR CLUBS









INVASION OF SENSITIVE OIL BEARING AREAS
12.




ISSUE
The F.W.O.C. has many times over the years stated its opposition to any invasion by oil interests into the Arctic Wildlife Refuge and other sensitive off-shore areas.



In spite of the current situation in the Mid-East with the possible curtailment of imported petroleum, we continue to oppose oil exploration or drilling in the Refuge.  The U.S. has oil fields in many states capable of producing supplies now, plus reserves sufficient for present needs, as well as supplies from friendly countries.

STATUS

Senator Murkowski, Alaska, has introduced an amendment to the Department of Defense authorization bill which would permit the President to open up areas presently withdrawn from oil development.  One of the most dangerous parts of Murkowski's amendment is its provision to permit leasing of protected lands with no NEPA or Endangered Species Act review.  It would also negate the administration's moratorium on off-shore drilling in sensitive areas.

WHAT TO DO

The Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs firmly opposes Senator Murkowski's amendment and urges it members to IMMEDIATELY communicate with their representatives in Congress and insist that they vote against the Murkowski amendment and any other efforts to nullify the environmental protection of the Wildlife Refuge and sensitive off-shore areas.



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