S 2689 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill requiring studies to be made prior to leasing military facilities for oil drilling or exploration, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1973-11-13· Sponsored by Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.(1973-11-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires that no test ranges or facilities which are required for defense programs of the military services of the United States may be released by the Department of Defense for purposes of oil drilling or exploration until: (1) a determination has been made by the Secretary of Defense that there is not a military requirement for the test range or facility involved; and (2) until full and complete environmental studies have been made, by the Environmental Protection Agency, and approved by the Appropriations and Armed Services Committees of the Congress; or (3) unless such leasing is directed by the President as essential to national defense interests.…

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