United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5459 (111th)
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010
Introduced
28 May 2010
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Summary
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase from $20,000 per day to $75,000 per day the maximum civil liability for noncompliance with such Act or any term of a lease, license, or permit issued pursuant to the Act, including any regulation or order issued under it, after expiration of any reasonable period allowed for corrective action. Requires a civil penalty of up to $150,000 per day for noncompliance which constitutes a threat of serious, irreparable, or immediate harm or damage to life (including aquatic life), property, any mineral deposit, or the marine, coastal, or human environment. Increases from $100,000 to $10 million the criminal fine for violations under such Act.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 May 2010
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Introduced in House · EN · 28 May 2010
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 May 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5459
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/5459