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H.R.6781: To authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas or crude oil (or both) exploration and extraction activities in any area that is at least 50 miles beyond the coastal zone of the State, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Aug. 8, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to authorize the governor of Virginia to petition the Secretary of the Interior for authorization to conduct natural gas or crude oil (or both) exploration and extraction activities in any area that is at least 50 miles beyond the state's coastal zone. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit into a Clean Energy Fund of 50% of all rentals, royalties, bonus bids, and other sums due and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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| Aug. 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.) |