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President Barack Obama on Tuesday designated the fish-rich Bristol Bay area of Alaska "not allowed" for gas and oil leasing, the White House said, drawing praise from environmental groups. Escorts Dallas

The spot off Alaska's coast supports a $2 billion annual fishing industry plus the tourism sector, the White House said.

Republican Senator Ak senate of Alaska questioned the timing with the announcement but did not voice opposition.

"Given deficiency of interest by industry as well as the public divide over allowing oil and gas exploration of this type, I am not objecting to the present decision presently,” she said in a statement. Escort Dallas

“The president has revealed wisdom and vision in protecting this amazing region around the globe from drilling," Peter Lehner, executive director on the Natural resource Defense Council, said within a statement.