I just heard reports that the Trump Adminstration was halting its plans to expand offshore drilling in the Atlantic. How did we get here and what does this mean? In January of 2018, the Interior Dept announced its intention to open up the Atlantic and Pacific to offshore drilling The reaction from the Lowcountry and coastal communities across the country was immediate. While running for office, I promised I would say hell no to offshore drilling. My opponent... not so much.