HR 3861 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection
Outer Banks Protection Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: See H.R.1465.(1990-08-18)
Plain Language Summary
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Outer Banks Protection Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any lease, approving any exploration plan, or permitting any drilling for oil or gas on Outer Continental Shelf lands off the shore of North Carolina. Provides that such prohibition shall remain in effect until the later of: (1) October 1, 1991; or (2) 45 days of continuous session of the Congress after submission of a specified certification to the Congress by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to undertake certain studies to obtain information about conditions which may be influenced by leasing and development activities off the shore of North Carolina to enable the Secretary to carry out responsibilities with respect to authorizing such activities. Establishes the Environmental Sciences Review Panel to make recommendations and findings as to the adequacy of such information. Authorizes appropriations.…
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