Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1613

Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act

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Introduced
Apr 18, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Energy
Latest Action
Oct 1, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

Republican·SC-3
Bioguide ID: D000615
First Name: Jeff
Last Name: Duncan
By Request: N
17
Cosponsors
4
Committees
39
Actions
2
Amendments
2
Related Bills
16
Subjects
3
Summaries
5
Titles
4
Text Versions

Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,613
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 18, 2013
Policy Area
Energy
Is Law
No
Oct 1, 2013Committee

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-104.

Source: Senate

Jul 8, 2013IntroReferral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Source: Senate

Jun 27, 2013FloorH38310

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH37100

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 171 (Roll no. 293).

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013Floor8000

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 171 (Roll no. 293).

Source: Library of Congress

Jun 27, 2013FloorH36110

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 232 (Roll no. 292).

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8A000

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4107)

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that, prior to the commencement of drilling operations authorized under this bill, the Secretary of the Interior ensure that requirements are met for well safety, blowout protection, and risk assessment. The amendment would also require increased fines for every day in which a well is found to be in violation of these requirements and give the Secretary authority to collect these fines and also to increase their maximum amounts.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH36100

Mr. Garcia moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H4106; text CR H4106)

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH30000

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4105-4108)

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

Before the House recessed, the Chair had declared that the noes had prevailed by voice vote on the Grayson amendment. Mr. Grayson demanded the yeas and nays.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 1613 resumed.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 1613 had been postponed.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 274, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of the Grayson amendment No. 1, as modified.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1613.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH30000

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H4096-4108; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4097-4098)

Source: House floor actions

Jun 27, 2013FloorH8D000

AMENDMENT MODIFICATION AUTHORITY - Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that during the consideration of H.R. 1613 and H.R. 2231 pursuant to H.Res. 274, amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 113-131 and amendments numbered 5 and 10 printed in part B of that report be modified. Agreed to without objection. ((consideration: CR H4096-4097; text of certain modified House amendments: CR H4097)

Source: House floor actions

Jun 25, 2013FloorH1L210

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 274 Reported to House. Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 6, 2013CalendarsH12410

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 6, 2013DischargeH12300

Committee on Financial Services discharged.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 6, 2013Committee5500

Committee on Financial Services discharged.

Source: Library of Congress

Jun 6, 2013DischargeH12300

Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 6, 2013Committee5500

Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

Source: Library of Congress

Jun 6, 2013CommitteeH12200

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-101, Part I.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 6, 2013Committee5000

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-101, Part I.

Source: Library of Congress

May 15, 2013Committee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 16.

Source: House committee actions

May 15, 2013Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Source: House committee actions

May 15, 2013Committee

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

Source: House committee actions

May 6, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

Source: House committee actions

May 6, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 25, 2013Committee

Committee Hearings Held.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 19, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 18, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Apr 18, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Apr 18, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Apr 18, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Apr 18, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Apr 18, 20130

Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement the terms of any agreement for the management of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs entered into by the President and approved by Congress.

Sets forth the procedures for submission of such agreements to Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to take necessary actions to implement the terms of the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico, signed at Los Cabos, February 20, 2012 (the Agreement).

Exempts from certain resources extraction reporting requirements any actions taken by a public company in accordance with a transboundary hydrocarbon agreement.

Approves the Agreement.

Reported to House amended, Part I· Jun 6, 201318

Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act - Title I: Amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - (Sec. 101) Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement any agreement for the management of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs entered into by the President and approved by Congress.

Prescribes procedures for submission of such agreements to Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to implement the terms of the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico, signed at Los Cabos, February 20, 2012 (the Agreement), including: (1) approving unitization agreements and related arrangements for the exploration, development, or production of oil and natural gas from transboundary reservoirs or geological structures; (2) making available, subject to the agreement's confidentiality protections, information pertaining to such activities that may be considered confidential, privileged, or proprietary; and (3) ensuring that only the operator, lessee, or inspection staff at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement have authority to stop work on such activities on any production site attached to the U.S. seabed.

Exempts from resources extraction reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 any actions taken by a public company in accordance with a transboundary hydrocarbon agreement.

Prohibits this Act from being construed as: (1) authorizing the Secretary to participate in any negotiations, conferences, or consultations with Cuba regarding exploration, development, or production of hydrocarbon resources in the Gulf of Mexico along the U.S. maritime border with Cuba (including the area known as the "Eastern Gap"); or (2) affecting U.S. sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the outer Continental Shelf which appertains to it.

Title II: Approval of Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreement - (Sec. 201) Approves the Agreement.

Passed House amended· Jun 27, 201336

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 6, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act - Title I: Amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - (Sec. 101) Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement any agreement for the management of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs entered into by the President and approved by Congress.

Prescribes procedures for submission of such agreements to Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to implement the terms of the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico, signed at Los Cabos, February 20, 2012 (the Agreement), including: (1) approving unitization agreements and related arrangements for the exploration, development, or production of oil and natural gas from transboundary reservoirs or geological structures; (2) making available, subject to the agreement's confidentiality protections, information pertaining to such activities that may be considered confidential, privileged, or proprietary; and (3) ensuring that only the operator, lessee, or inspection staff at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement have authority to stop work on such activities on any production site attached to the U.S. seabed.

Exempts from resources extraction reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 any actions taken by a public company in accordance with a transboundary hydrocarbon agreement.

Prohibits this Act from being construed as: (1) authorizing the Secretary to participate in any negotiations, conferences, or consultations with Cuba regarding exploration, development, or production of hydrocarbon resources in the Gulf of Mexico along the U.S. maritime border with Cuba (including the area known as the "Eastern Gap"); or (2) affecting U.S. sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the outer Continental Shelf which appertains to it.

Title II: Approval of Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreement - (Sec. 201) Approves the Agreement.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Senate· Standing

Financial Services Committee

House· Standing

Foreign Affairs Committee

House· Standing

Natural Resources Committee

House· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBahamasBermudaBusiness recordsCanadaCaribbean areaCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDepartment of the InteriorEconomic performance and conditionsGovernment studies and investigationsInternational law and treatiesMexicoOil and gasRussiaSecurities

Referred in Senate

Jul 8, 2013

Engrossed in House

Jun 27, 2013

Reported in House

Jun 6, 2013

Introduced in House

Apr 18, 2013

Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act — Informed