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Los Angeles Times
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Judge approves oil company operations
A federal judge has authorized a Texas-based oil company to continue offshore oil operations along California's coast under an emergency order from the Trump administration, transferring federal oversight from the state. The ruling upheld Sable Offshore's continuation of pipeline pumping, citing national security concerns and invoking the Defense Production Act, which preempts state regulations. While maintaining that state requirements still apply, the judge assigned oversight to federal agencies, limiting California's direct control and fine-tuning regulation enforcement. The decision reflects ongoing federal efforts to prioritize energy security over state environmental authority, amid legal battles and resistance from California officials and environmental groups.
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