Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 9, 2017Energy
H.J.Res. 70
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior regarding requirements for exploratory drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 9, 2017)
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management titled "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf." The rule published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2016, limits exploration of oil and gas resources in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf.
What just happenedFeb 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 9, 2017
- Feb 9, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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