Red Pill for those who do not understand why The President changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America
(crsreports.congress.gov)
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I thought it was because it is literally THE GULF OF THE AMERICAS.
True. It is literally the Gulf of America. Mexico is in North America. North America extends from the Arctic to the Caribbean. Trump didn't name it the Gulf of the United States.
I had figured it had to do with drilling offshore oil.
But not sure if legally the name change will void any past restrictions / US ECS etc.
What is does so is thoroughly highlight the issue. Like a searchlight.
I remember seeing a video on this theory a couple weeks back.
Yeah, Biden limited areas in the Gulf of Mexico, so we will not drill there, but now we can drill anywhere we want in the Gulf of America.
Couldn’t he just have reverted the restrictions? Why go to the effort of a name change when he could have simply repealed the restrictions?
That’s something I’ve never quite understood
Restrictions go back to 1970s. Creation of petro dollar in 1971 and the massive restrictions put in place under Carter admin were to force US to import oil and prevent domestic production. 40+ years of regulations and restrictions that all use “Gulf of Mexico”. Official USGS name change makes the still existing laws and regulations moot because they apply to a place that does not exist.
Name change of Mt. McKinley Nat’l Park and Preserve Area to Mt. Denali by Obama was the reverse of the Gulf issue, imo. There are laws in place (state and Fed) that promote responsible use of resources in that area. Obama changed the name to lock up resources using the new name as part of “Green Agenda” climate scam.
But that still doesn’t change the fact he could still repeal the restrictions. Even if they were implemented under Carter.
Considering he seems to be adept at using executive orders to avoid playing politics with the States and Congress.
Yes. Congressional removal of restrictions will come eventually, but name change allows insta-leases and immediate drilling. Water-based drilling rigs can get oil on VERY accelerated basis in ~3 months. Gas wells can get flows in 30 days (best case) if equipment (and people) are sitting and ready to go. Speed is the key. We need everyone drilling everywhere NOW to cut energy prices in half by September 2025.
It has to do with US sovereign rights to the Continental shelf, how far out to the shelf the US can claim sovereignty & drilling for oil. Biden put the restriction on the US. Did Mexico want to claim sovereign rights to the gulf, so they or other drilling could take place by other foreign corporations or not drill at all? One thing is true, the deep state didn’t want the US to drill.
It seems the greater continental shelf based on the geographical survey is part of the United States. We know, the global elite don’t really give a rip about the environment. For them it is all about hoarding resources from the greater population and making money.
It's a big pdf. Can you tell us?
The "Outer Limits of the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf: Background and Issues for Congress" is a report that provides an overview of the legal, political, and scientific issues surrounding the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf (ECS).
The ECS refers to areas beyond the standard 200 nautical miles of the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) where the continental shelf extends further. The U.S. has been working to establish the outer limits of its ECS in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which provides guidelines for countries to assert claims over these extended regions.
Key points discussed in the report include:
Legal Framework: The U.S. is not a party to UNCLOS but has ratified the 1994 Agreement on the Law of the Sea (ALOS), which governs the submission of ECS claims. The U.S. can make submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), but does not have to adhere to CLCS recommendations.
ECS Submission Process: The process of determining the outer limits involves scientific research and data collection to support claims. The U.S. has made several submissions to the CLCS, but approval of these claims is slow.
Economic and Strategic Importance: The ECS holds potential for significant natural resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals. It also has strategic value in terms of national security and environmental concerns.
Congressional Issues: The report identifies several issues Congress may face, including funding for scientific research, the role of U.S. agencies in the ECS process, and how the U.S. can protect its claims while balancing environmental and economic interests. Furthermore, Congress must consider the implications of resource extraction and the protection of the marine environment.
In summary, the report provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. ECS process, highlighting the challenges of submitting claims, the potential benefits, and the legislative issues Congress must address as the U.S. navigates the complexities of expanding its maritime boundaries.
18 pages of a closely-typed report, with only a few map diagrams. No apparent explanation.
Guess we'll remain forever blue pilled
Also has an impact on national security as much more cannot be considered international waters.