HR 2772 · 94th Congress · Continental shelf

Outer Continental Shelf Energy Policy Act

Introduced 1975-02-04· Sponsored by Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1975-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Outer Continental Shelf Energy Policy Act - Title I: Findings - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that it is in the interest of the United States to develop its domestic petroleum resources but only after consideration of energy alternatives and conservation measures. Title II: Orderly Development of Outer Continental Shelf Resources - Calls for a revision of a projected ten-year leasing plan for the Outer Continental Shelf, enumerating the elements comprising such plan. Directs that a survey program be conducted of oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires that such program provide a basis for the development of safety and environmental regulations for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Outer Continental Shelf. Provides for a research and development program to improve technology related to development of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf, particularly where such research is not being effectively conducted by any public or private entity. Calls for the regular inspection of all operations authorized pursuant to a lease under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and for enforcement of safety re…

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