Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010

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Introduced

21 June 2010

Last action

28 July 2010 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.

Summary

Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prescribe a program of structural reform for management of the Outer Continental Shelf, including establishing two bureaus to carry out leasing, permitting, and safety and environmental regulatory functions. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish: (1) an office to carry out the royalty and revenue management functions; and (2) an Outer Continental Shelf Safety and Environmental Advisory Board. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) recruit and directly appoint highly qualified critical technical personnel, upon a determination that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for particular positions; and (2) approve reemployment of civilian retirees to carry out a critical functions under this Act. Directs the Secretary to: (1) prescribe and amend rules and regulations addressing operational safety and protection of the marine and coastal environment; (2) review bond and surety amounts every five years; (3) review royalty and rental rates; (4) review and report on the federal offshore oil and gas fiscal system; and (5) implement research and development to improve methodologies for characterizing resources of the Outer Continental Shelf and conditions affecting the ability to develop and use resources in a safe, sound, and environmentally responsible manner. Instructs the Secretary to develop and implement programs for: (1) analysis and dissemination of environmental and other resource data; (2) risk assessment to address technology and development issues associated with Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resource activities, including safety, environmental protection, and spill response; (3) review of alleged safety violations; and (4) the collection of a non-refundable inspection fee for deposit into the Ocean Energy Enforcement Fund (established under this Act). Cites conditions under which bids for a lease may be disqualified. Revises requirements governing explorations plans and drilling permits.

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Timeline

21 June 2010
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5207-5211)
Source: IntroReferral
21 June 2010
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5206-5207)
Source: IntroReferral
21 June 2010
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
24 June 2010
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-653, pt. 5.
Source: Committee
30 June 2010
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
28 July 2010
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.
Source: Calendars
28 July 2010
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-236.
Source: Committee
28 July 2010
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-236.
Source: Committee

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Related records

related to → Safer Oil and Gas Production Research and Development Act of 2010
related to ← Oil Spill Response Improvement Act of 2010
related to ← Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/3516
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/s/3516
us · 111-s-3516 · source updated 29 May 2026