How HR 2272 changes current law

COAST Anti-Drilling Act · United States

How this bill changes current law

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The bill permanently prohibits offshore drilling in specific planning areas of the outer Continental Shelf.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1337

    (q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in-- (1) the Mid-Atlantic planning area; (2) the South Atlantic planning area; (3) the North Atlantic planning area; or (4) the Straits of Florida planning area.

    This addition establishes a permanent ban on offshore drilling activities in specified areas.

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