109th CONGRESS
1st Session

S. 1891

To authorize the leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 19, 2005

Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. AKAKA, and Mr. INOUYE) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources


A BILL

To authorize the leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 3. LEASING PROGRAM FOR LAND WITHIN THE COASTAL PLAIN.

SEC. 4. LEASE SALES.

SEC. 5. GRANT OF LEASES BY THE SECRETARY.

SEC. 6. LEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

SEC. 7. COASTAL PLAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

SEC. 8. EXPEDITED JUDICIAL REVIEW.

SEC. 9. FEDERAL AND STATE DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES.

SEC. 10. RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS ACROSS COASTAL PLAIN.

SEC. 11. CONVEYANCE.

SEC. 12. LOCAL GOVERNMENT IMPACT AID AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSISTANCE.

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