S 3711 in Congressional Session 109
Official Summary
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Bill Number : S 3711 |
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Title : A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. |
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SUMMARY AS OF: 8/1/2006 Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to offer the 181 Area and the 181 South Area for oil and gas leasing, notwithstanding their omission from the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program. Subjects the following areas to a moratorium upon oil and gas leasing (or any related activity):
Reserves to the United States the right to designate national defense areas on the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the Secretary to permit any person who has entered into an oil or gas lease with the Secretary in any area described in this Act, as of the date of enactment of this Act, to exchange the lease for a bonus or royalty credit that may only be used in the Gulf of Mexico. Prescribes requirements for:
Sets forth the authorized uses of amounts received by Gulf producing states and coastal political subdivisions, including for certain environmental protection projects and activities. Sets limitations upon the amount of distributed qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues. |
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| Title : A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. |
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Sponsors
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| Title : A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. |
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| Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 7/20/2006) |
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ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] - 7/31/2006 Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 7/20/2006 Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 7/20/2006 Sen Frist, William H. [TN] - 7/20/2006 Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 7/31/2006 Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 7/20/2006 Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 7/20/2006 Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 7/20/2006 Sen Martinez, Mel [FL] - 7/20/2006 Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] - 7/20/2006 Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 7/20/2006 Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 7/20/2006 Sen Talent, Jim [MO] - 7/31/2006 Sen Vitter, David [LA] - 7/20/2006 |
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