But the decision — which
barred oil and gas exploration in the area and restricted commercial fishing — drew a lawsuit from Northeastern fishermen, including the Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association, Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen's Association, Long Island Commercial Fishing Association, Rhode Island Fishermen's Alliance and Garden State Seafood Association.
On Tuesday, Obama announced he was
barring oil and gas exploration in Alaska's Bristol Bay.)
Not exact matches
The new law would
bar leases for
oil and gas exploration or production in New York waters, including in Long Island, New York City
and the Hudson River.