Offshore Oil and Gas Development: Legal Framework

Vann, Adam

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Oil and gas leases;    Petroleum law and legislation;    Oil well drilling;   

RP-ID  :  RL33404
RP-ID  :  RL33404_2008Jan30

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report explains the nature of U.S. authority over offshore areas pursuant to international and domestic law. It also describes the laws, at both the state and federal levels, governing the development of offshore oil and gas and the litigation that has flowed from development under the current legal regimes. Also included is an outline of the recent changes to the authorities regulating offshore development wrought by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and subsequent legislation enacted by the 109th Congress prior to adjournment. Finally, this report discusses legislation under consideration by the 110th Congress that might also amend existing law in this area.