United States · Bill · S
S. 917 (112th)
Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2011
Introduced
9 May 2011
Last action
17 May 2011 · Committee
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-51.
Sponsors
Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]
Subjects
Environment, Energy, Taxation
Source updated
24 March 2026
Environment · Energy · Taxation
Summary
Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2011 - 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
9 May 2011
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2785-2793)
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 2011
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2785)
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 2011
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
10 May 2011
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2823-2824)
Source: IntroReferral
17 May 2011
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-51.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Introduced in Senate · 9 May 2011 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
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Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/917
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- us · 112-s-917 · source updated 24 March 2026