HJRES 62
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".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution aims to block a rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding the protection of marine archaeological resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. The rule required companies seeking approval for oil and gas exploration and development to submit archaeological reports identifying potential cultural sites. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to overturn this specific BOEM rule.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the BOEM rule on marine archaeological resources.
- The rule’s provisions are nullified.
- The resolution utilizes the congressional disapproval process.
- The rule previously required archaeological reports for lease areas.
- The rule expanded reporting requirements beyond regional director discretion.
Who is affected
- Oil and gas companies
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
- Lessees of Outer Continental Shelf leases
- Archaeological researchers
- The federal government
Notable changes
- This action removes a requirement for companies to conduct archaeological surveys before developing offshore oil and gas resources.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 62
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
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That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources
(89 Fed. Reg. 71160 (September 3, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.