HR 4374 · 94th Congress · Ocean floor

A bill to grant to each coastal State mineral rights in the subsoil and seabed of the Outer Continental Shelf extending to a line which is 12 miles from the coast of such States.

Introduced 1975-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations).(1975-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Grants to each coastal State complying with specified procedures the mineral rights in the subsoil and seabed of the Outer Continental Shelf extending to a line which is twelve miles from the coast of such State. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a coastal baseline along the coasts of the United States to determine the extent of the grants made under this Act. Establishes a boundary advisory commission to consult with Canada and Mexico concerning the mutual boundaries extending seaward shared with these countries by the United States.…

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