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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act.
H. RES. 1248 Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act.
Summary
This resolution directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide documents and communications to the House of Representatives relating to compliance with requirements of the Mineral Leasing Act. Specifically, it requests documents concerning the requirement to hold quarterly lease sales in eligible states, the requirement to process Applications for Permit to Drill within 30 days, and any communications about the economic implications of failing to meet these requirements. The Secretary is directed to provide the documents within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. The requested documents include any materials relating to cancellations or delays in these processes, staffing impacts, and economic consequences for domestic production and state and local funding.
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Actions (10)
- Sep 28, 2022 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 115. · house
- Sep 28, 2022 Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-498. · house
- Sep 21, 2022 Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 19. · house
- Sep 15, 2022 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. · house
- Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged. · house
- Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged. · house
- Jul 23, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. · house
- Jul 23, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. · house
- Jul 22, 2022 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · house
- Jul 22, 2022 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 22, 2022
Ms. Herrell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
September 28, 2022
Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic]
RESOLUTION
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act, including the following:
(1) All documents and communications relating to the Mineral Leasing Act’s requirement to hold quarterly lease sales in each eligible State, including but not limited to any reference to—
(A) cancelling lease sales in eligible sales;
(B) minimizing the acreage included in lease sales in eligible lease sales; and
(C) the consequences of failing to hold mandated lease sales.
(2) All documents and communications relating to the Mineral Leasing Act’s requirement to process Applications for Permit to Drill within 30 days of receipt at the Bureau of Land Management, including but not limited to any reference to—
(A) delays in the approval process;
(B) the impact of staffing levels on the ability to approve Applications for Permit to Drill; and
(C) instructions to intentionally slow the approval process.
(3) All documents and communications relating to the economic implications of failing to hold quarterly lease sales in eligible States or approve Applications for Permit to Drill within 30 days, including but not limited to any reference to—
(A) decreasing domestic oil or natural gas production;
(B) increasing dependence on foreign sources of oil or natural gas;
(C) implications of funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and
(D) implications of funding for State and local governments, including support for schools and law enforcement. House Calendar No. 115
117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1248
[Report No. 117-498]
RESOLUTION
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act.
September 28, 2022
Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
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