To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on portions of the Outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of New Jersey.

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Bill Number

HR 2244

Introduced

May 22, 2003

Latest Action

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

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Topics

Coastal zone Continental shelf Energy Gas in submerged lands Law Licenses Marine and coastal resources, fisheries New Jersey Oil and gas leases Petroleum in submerged lands Prospecting Public Lands and Natural Resources Submarine oil well drilling

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Summary

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing a lease, permit, or license for the exploration or extraction of oil or gas from specified submerged Outer Continental Shelf lands located off the coast of New Jersey.

Actions

Jun 3, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jun 3, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 22, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 22, 2003

Introduced in House

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