Senate Hearing on 2017-2022 Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Plan
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
This hearing reviews the federal government's long-term strategy for managing oil and gas exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf, which dictates where and when energy companies can bid for drilling rights on federal submerged lands.
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
The agency is responsible for drafting and implementing the five-year leasing program.
Energy Industry
Companies involved in offshore drilling are subject to the leasing schedule and regulations determined by the program.
Coastal Communities
Local governments and residents in coastal areas may experience economic and environmental impacts from offshore leasing activities.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing focused on the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas leasing program.
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is the agency responsible for preparing the five-year leasing schedule.
- The hearing took place on May 19, 2016, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Department of the Interior, local government, academia, and environmental advocacy groups.
- The committee received written testimony and responses to questions for the record from all six primary witnesses.
- The record includes supplemental materials such as resolutions from the Native Village of Pt. Lay and statements from the Atlantic Energy Alliance and the International Association of Drilling Contractors.
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What is the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leasing program?
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Why It Matters
This hearing reviews the federal government's long-term strategy for managing oil and gas exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf, which dictates where and when energy companies can bid for drilling rights on federal submerged lands.
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Broad Stakeholder Engagement
The hearing record includes input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including local Alaskan native villages, academic institutions, and national environmental organizations.
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