A bill to establish a policy for the management of oil and gas resources on the Outer Continental Shelf so as to protect the marine and coastal environment; to establish policies and procedures governing Outer Continental Shelf operations that are environmentally, socially, and economically compatible with the coastal zone management programs of affected States funded under Public Law 92-583.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the lead agency for the purposes of complying with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, to conduct a study to establish baseline information concerning the status of the marine and coastal environment of the Outer Continental Shelf and the coastal zone which may be affected by oil and gas development. Requires the Administrator, subsequent to leasing and development of any area, to monitor the marine and coastal environment of the areas affected so that previous data collected can be compared and significant changes in the quality and productivity of the environment can be identified. Requires the Administrator to designate within guidelines which coastal States are to be considered as adjacent coastal States for the purposes of this Act, and to be so designated within 60 days after notice from the Secretary of the Interior of an intent to proceed with exploratory drilling. Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of such sums as are neces…