ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management gave approval to Shell to drill in the Arctic.
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management gave approval to Shell to drill in the Arctic.
Shell must still obtain other permits from state and federal agencies, including one to drill from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. The company must also obtain government opinions that find Shell can comply with terms and conditions of the Endangered Species Act.
Shell spokesman Curtis Smith said the approval “is an important milestone and signals the confidence regulators have in our plan. However, before operations can begin this summer, it’s imperative that the remainder of our permits be practical, and delivered in a timely manner.
