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March 19, 2019

Feds want offshore drilling tests to go on while lawsuit is underway

By MEG KINNARD
Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Preparatory work for offshore drilling shouldn't be halted while a lawsuit challenging the practice moves through the court, according to papers filed Monday by attorneys for the Trump administration.

The government wants a judge to deny a preliminary injunction request filed by coastal municipalities that are suing the administration over offshore drilling tests using seismic air guns. The cities and towns want the tests halted while their lawsuit moves forward, arguing that such testing is harmful to marine life and tourism.


 
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