HR 8232 · 96th Congress · Energy

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of l980

Introduced 1980-09-30· Sponsored by Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]· 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 Rules.(1980-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1980 - Title I: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to authorize (formerly required) the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to prescribe rules and regulations with respect to the leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf. Removes the mandate that the Secretary include in such regulations specified provisions. Requires the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations with respect to specified temporary suspensions, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Alters provisions which may be included in such regulations regarding unitization, pooling, and drilling agreements and development of lease areas to require that they follow certain national guidelines. Requires notification of the Secretary of the Interior of Federal actions affecting the Outer Continental Shelf or its development 30 days before such action is to be taken. Revises procedures for the issuance or amendment of regulations under such Act to require the issuance of statements and reports to the President and Congress assessing the costs and benefits of regulations and delay caused thereby. Directs the S…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans