Became Public Law No: 119-3.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
Chamber: United States Senate (The United States of America)
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) titled *Protection of Marine Archaeological* *Resources* and published on September 3, 2024.
The rule requires operators and lessees conducting oil and gas exploration or development on the Outer Continental Shelf and that are seeking BOEM approval for such activities to also provide BOEM with an archaeological report for the area of potential effects. The report must identify potential archaeological resources (material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest) on the sea floor. The rule modified regulations that only required such a report when a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.
Sponsors
(3)
JKJohn Kennedy
Republican · Primary
CHCindy Hyde-Smith
Republican · Primary
MCMike Crapo
Republican · Cosponsor
Legislative Votes
United States House of Representatives: U.S. House Vote #61
Mar 6, 2025 Yes: 221
No: 202
Not Voting: 1
Absent: 8
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