People in the Lowcountry are pushing back on the federal government possibly reopening the Atlantic Ocean to offshore drilling.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it has reopened consideration of the national Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas leasing program for offshore oil and gas drilling, including restricted areas, such as the Atlantic OCS.

“Launching the process to develop the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Program marks a decisive step toward securing American Energy Dominance,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.

But it’s garnering mixed reviews in the Palmetto State.