HR 4597 · 97th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978, and the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.(1982-04-06)
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Title I: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to declare that certain permits for exploration, development, or production on the Outer Continental Shelf must be granted or refused within 90 days after application. Revises oil and gas leasing procedures to require, among other things, the deposit of cash bids for such leases in interest-bearing accounts. Prohibits a court from hearing and determining a civil action to enjoin a lease sale held under such Act unless such action is commenced within 45 days after notice of such sale. Revises criminal penalties for violations of such Act. Redefines "small refiner" for purposes of such Act. Title II: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 to redefine "facility" to include areas leased under an oil and gas lease pursuant to such Act. Revises the scope of liability of owners and operators of non-public vessels or offshore facilities that are the source of oil pollution. Repeals specified reporting requirements concerning shut-in and flaring oil and gas wells. Title III: Amendments to…
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