A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 180 A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 2:32 PM

Congressional Summary of S 180

This bill states that a Bureau of Land Management drilling permit shall not be required under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 for an action occurring within an oil and gas drilling or spacing unit, if (1) less than 50% of the minerals within the unit are federally owned, and (2) the federal government neither owns nor leases the surface estate within the unit's boundaries. Drilling and spacing units are one component of a state regulatory framework for oil and gas exploration and production.

The bill retains the right of the federal government to receive royalties from the production of federal minerals within the drilling or spacing unit.

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Current Status of Bill S 180

Bill S 180 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2019. Bill S 180 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 17, 2019. Bill S 180's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-380. as of September 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 180

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 180

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Licensing and registrations

- Oil and gas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 180

A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.