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To: Nachum

Isn’t 250 miles a long way beyond the 12 miles limit?

Isn’t this oil field in INTERNATIONAL waters??

How can the USA control the ‘leases’??

I am confused.

9 posted on 08/18/2011 11:15:58 AM PDT by ridesthemiles

To: ridesthemiles

Exclusive Economic Zone extends 200 nautical miles or is split the distance to the next country, whichever is smaller.

13 posted on 08/18/2011 11:40:45 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)

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