The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: The Next Chapter (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Dec. 17, 2001 |
| Report Number |
IB10073 |
| Authors |
M. Lynne Corn and Bernard Gelb, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; and Pamela Baldwin, American Law Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The 107th Congress is considering approving energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Alaska. The three mail legislative options include: (1) allowing development to proceed; (2) designating the area as wilderness, which, under current law, would end the potential for development (unless the designation is repealed or amended); and (3) taking no action. The third choice also prevents development, since current law requires congressional action for oil development to occur.
