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Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1977. Report of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, together with Minority views to accompany S. 9

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OSTI ID:7309284
The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to which the bill S.9 was referred, submitted this report, together with minority views to accompany the bill. S.9 was to establish a policy for the management of oil and natural gas in the Outer Continental Shelf; protect the marine and coastal environment; and amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The committee recommended that the bill pass. The bill is published in full, and major provisions are summarized, along with the background and need. Following a review of its legislative history, additional information is included on recommendations; tabulation of votes; committee amendments; a section-by-section analysis; cost and budgetary considerations; regulatory impact evaluation; and executive communications. The changes made by S.9 in three existing acts conclude the report. (MCW)
OSTI ID:
7309284
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English