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H.R. 2701 (100th)

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to remove certain contract duration and right of first refusal requirements.

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17 June 1987

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Became Public Law No: 100-439.

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24 March 2026

Summary

Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to repeal the requirement that first sale contracts for the purchase of certain natural gas produced on the Outer Continental Shelf must be for a specified duration. Repeals the statutory restrictions placed upon: (1) natural gas offers of sale; and (2) rights of first refusal.

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