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On the recordSeptember 14, 2011
Approximately 70% of the Undiscovered Technically Recoverable Resources currently under lease in all areas of the Federal Gulf of Mexico are not producing or not subject to approved or pending exploration or development plans.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the significant amount of idle oil and gas resources in federal leases.

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