HR 5459 · 111th Congress · Energy

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-05-28· Sponsored by Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.(2010-06-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase from $20,000 per day to $75,000 per day the maximum civil liability for noncompliance with such Act or any term of a lease, license, or permit issued pursuant to the Act, including any regulation or order issued under it, after expiration of any reasonable period allowed for corrective action. Requires a civil penalty of up to $150,000 per day for noncompliance which constitutes a threat of serious, irreparable, or immediate harm or damage to life (including aquatic life), property, any mineral deposit, or the marine, coastal, or human environment. Increases from $100,000 to $10 million the criminal fine for violations under such Act.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats