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Dustin Van Liew, SVP at Energeo Alliance, on Energy Impacts Podcast with David Blackmon
The Energy Impacts with David Blackmon
28 minutes 13 seconds
2 months ago
Dustin Van Liew, SVP at Energeo Alliance, on Energy Impacts Podcast with David Blackmon
In this episode of Energy Impacts, David Blackmon talks with Dustin Van Liew, Senior VP of Global Policy at Energeo Alliance, about how geoscience supports offshore energy projects and the policy hurdles that come with it. Van Liew explains the importance of seismic surveys for oil, gas, and offshore wind, addresses common misconceptions about their impact on marine life, and shares his thoughts on Representative Nick Begich’s effort to modernize the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The discussion centers on making the permitting process more efficient, cutting through overlapping regulations, and ensuring environmental safeguards are upheld while allowing responsible energy development to move forward.Highlights of the Podcast00:08 - Introduction00:39 - About Energeo Alliance02:00 - Membership Composition03:24 - Offshore Wind & Geoscience04:09 - Marine Mammal Concerns & Misinformation05:17 - Modernizing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)09:46 - Overly Broad “Harassment” Definition11:20 - “Small Numbers” Clause14:13 - Science-Based Decision Making15:49 - MMPA & ESA Duplication20:11 - Administrative vs. Legislative Fixes22:53 - Next Steps for Begich’s Bill27:35 - Closing#OffshoreEnergy #EnergyPolicy #MarineConservation
The Energy Impacts with David Blackmon
Discussions are a two-way street. This podcast is for all sides to have an open forum and share their opinions on fossil, renewable, nuclear, and all things energy.
