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H.R.5626

H.R.5626: Blowout Prevention Act of 2010

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
This bill is primarily about energy
Introduced June 29, 2010
Latest Major Action July 29, 2010

Bill Sponsor

Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Blowout Prevention Act of 2010 - (Sec 2.) Prohibits the Secretary of Energy (DOE) or the Secretary of the Interior (appropriate federal official) from issuing a permit to drill for a covered well unless the applicant demonstrates, the Chief Executive Officer of the applicant attests in writing, and the appropriate federal official determines that: (1) the well design is safe; (2) the blowout preventer has redundant systems to prevent or stop a...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date	Description
	Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
	Referred to House Natural Resources
	Referred to House Energy and Commerce
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported, amended, by the Yeas and Nays: 48-0 (1 member voting "present")..
	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-581, Part I.
June 29, 2010	Introduced in the House by Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

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