House Natural Resources Committee
Field Hearing Examining Gulf Coast Restoration and Offshore Drilling
On Friday, August 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (CDT), the Committee on Natural Resources will hold an oversight hearing titled “Rigs to Restoration: Examining Gulf Coast Restoration through Energy Production and Permitting.” The hearing will examine Louisiana’s experience in coastal restoration, including the barriers encountered through the permitting process and the shared relationship between energy production and environmental protection.
This hearing will be held at Nicholls State University, 906 E 1st St., Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Witnesses and Testimony- Meg Bankston, Executive Director, Parishes Advocating for Coastal Endurance
- Kyle Graham, Former Executive Director, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
- Michael Hecht, President & CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc.