Federal judge granted injunction against government moratorium on oil drilling . Eric Smith says government did n't properly check environmental records , economic impact . He said judge noted that expert panel was n't working on moratorium . Smith : Moratorium would effectively stop drilling for five years , not just six months .
Federal judge issued injunction against government moratorium on oil drilling . Eric Smith says government did n't properly consider safety records , economic impact . He says judge noted that expert panel was n't consulted on moratorium . Smith : Moratorium would effectively halt drilling for five years , not just six months .