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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Summary
Introduced in House
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.
District impact notes
This joint resolution seeks to nullify a rule requiring archaeological reports for oil and gas exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf. • The bill could affect local operators involved in offshore oil and gas activities by changing the requirements for archaeological assessments. • It may also matter to local institutions or organizations focused on historical preservation and marine archaeology, depending on the presence of such resources in the area. • A potential concern could arise regarding the balance between resource development and the protection of cultural heritage, which may depend on how the rule is implemented or replaced. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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