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Arctic drilling rule would make relief rig optional; 248 comments filed, none posted

Arctic Drilling Rule Loosens

2h ago5 min read
  • Interior proposes letting Arctic oil companies skip standby relief rigs and removes federal power to halt drilling mud discharge near whaling grounds.
  • 248 public comments received but none yet posted to the docket.
  • Comments due October 5 at regulations.gov, docket BSEE-2026-0133.
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