To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires access to Federal energy resources from non-Federal surface estate Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and product standards. The main policy areas are Energy, Native American Tribes, Environment, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires access to Federal energy resources from non-Federal surface estate Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires access to Federal energy resources from non-Federal surface estate Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Native American Tribes, Environment, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires access to Federal energy resources from non-Federal surface estate Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Bice introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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