HR 4514 · 108th Congress · Energy
Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2004
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.(2004-06-04)
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Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration and production of oil and gas resources of the Arctic Coastal Plain. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 to repeal its prohibition against production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, including any leasing or development leading to such production. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) designate a maximum total of Coastal Plain acreage as a "Special Area" of unique character and interest; and (2) permit the use of horizontal drilling technology from lease sites located outside a Special Area. States that this Act constitutes the Secretary's sole authority to close Coastal Plain lands to oil and gas leasing, exploration, development, and production. Prescribes Coastal Plain environmental protection requirements. Expedites to 90 days the period of judicial review of any complaint. Limits the scope of such review to compliance with the terms of this Act. Exempts actions of the Secretary from judicial review in any civil or criminal proceeding fo…
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