S-59 : Still Just a Bill


Deems the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015, issued by the Secretary of the Interior, to be the final oil and gas leasing program for the period FY2015-FY2020.

Considers the Secretary to have issued a final environmental impact statement to the FY2013-FY2018 oil and gas leasing program in accordance with certain requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Excludes Lease Sales 214, 232, and 239, from the FY2015-FY2020 final oil and gas leasing program.

Declares that this Act does not affect restrictions on oil and gas leasing under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-01-07IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2015-01-07IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

David Vitter [R] (LA)
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Policy Area :

Energy
Related Subjects
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Oil and gas
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