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A bill to provide a leasing program within the Coastal Plain, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-49| Senate 
| Updated: 1/5/2017
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alaska Oil and Gas Production Act This bill authorizes the exploration, leasing, development, production, and transportation of oil and gas to and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) must establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the Coastal Plain. The bill amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to repeal the prohibition against production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The BLM may not close land within the Coastal Plain to oil and gas leasing, exploration, development, or production except in accordance with this bill. The BLM must conduct a second lease sale in Coastal Plain areas within 18 months after the first lease sale is conducted under this bill. The bill sets forth certain environmental protection standards for the Coastal Plain that the BLM must follow when administering this bill. The bill directs the BLM to convey certain land to the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation and the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. The bill establishes the western coastal boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The bill establishes the Coastal Plain Local Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to governmental entities in Alaska directly impacted by oil or gas exploration or production on the Coastal Plain. Additionally, the bill restricts the use of such financial assistance to specified purposes, including mitigation and coordination efforts.
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Jan 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S115-116)
  • January 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S115-116)

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArchaeology and anthropologyArctic and polar regionsArctic OceanCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment trust fundsHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLabor-management relationsLand transfersLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gasOutdoor recreationPipelinesState and local financeState and local government operationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

A bill to provide a leasing program within the Coastal Plain, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-49| Senate 
| Updated: 1/5/2017
Alaska Oil and Gas Production Act This bill authorizes the exploration, leasing, development, production, and transportation of oil and gas to and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) must establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the Coastal Plain. The bill amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to repeal the prohibition against production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The BLM may not close land within the Coastal Plain to oil and gas leasing, exploration, development, or production except in accordance with this bill. The BLM must conduct a second lease sale in Coastal Plain areas within 18 months after the first lease sale is conducted under this bill. The bill sets forth certain environmental protection standards for the Coastal Plain that the BLM must follow when administering this bill. The bill directs the BLM to convey certain land to the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation and the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. The bill establishes the western coastal boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The bill establishes the Coastal Plain Local Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to governmental entities in Alaska directly impacted by oil or gas exploration or production on the Coastal Plain. Additionally, the bill restricts the use of such financial assistance to specified purposes, including mitigation and coordination efforts.
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Timeline
Jan 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S115-116)
  • January 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S115-116)
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArchaeology and anthropologyArctic and polar regionsArctic OceanCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment trust fundsHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLabor-management relationsLand transfersLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gasOutdoor recreationPipelinesState and local financeState and local government operationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection