Oil Spill Deterrent Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 12, 2015)
Oil Spill Deterrent Act
This bill amends: (1) the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to increase from $5,000 to $100,000 the civil penalty for failure to take corrective action pertaining to drilling violations on federal land, and (2) the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase from $20,000 to $250,000 the civil penalty for failure to take corrective action pertaining to drilling violations on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Both Acts authorize the Department of the Interior to increase such penalties after notice and an opportunity for public comment.
What just happenedJun 9, 2015
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 12, 2015
- Jun 9, 2015Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 12, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 12, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate