HR 935 · 95th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1977-01-04)
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Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments - Title I: Findings and Purposes with Respect to Managing the Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf - Declares that the national interest will be served by a policy of increased domestic production of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf. Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish policies and procedures for management of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf, while minimizing or eliminating adverse impacts of such development. Title II: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to revise bidding and leasing procedures under the Act. Requires that the Secretary of the Interior provide Governors of affected coastal States with the opportunity to jointly lease lands. Establishes procedures for geological and geophysical exploration in the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires submission of exploration plans to the Secretary of the Interior for approval. Directs the Secretary to prepare and periodically revise an oil and gas leasing program consistent with the purpose of this Act. Stipulates that the Secretary shall be responsible for prepar…
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