What is the current status of SJRES 11?

SJRES 11 is currently: Became Law.

How did the House vote on SJRES 11?

In the House, the recorded vote was 221 yea to 202 nay (Passed).

How did the Senate vote on SJRES 11?

In the Senate, the recorded vote was 54 yea to 44 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored SJRES 11?

SJRES 11 was sponsored by John Kennedy (R), Sen.

Allows Oil and Gas Companies to Skip Archaeological Reports

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2025

Became Law1 year ago

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Became Public Law No: 119-3.

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresArchaeology and anthropologyHistorical and cultural resourcesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gas

Why This Matters

This resolution nullifies a rule that requires oil and gas companies to submit reports on archaeological resources before exploration activities.

If you care about protecting marine archaeological sites, this resolution allows oil and gas companies to skip important reports.

Who this affects

marine archaeologists · environmentalists · local communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution removes the requirement for oil and gas companies to submit archaeological reports for exploration plans.
2Without this rule, companies may not identify or protect archaeological resources before starting projects.
3The disapproval could lead to increased risks of damaging historical sites on the Outer Continental Shelf.
4This action affects the preservation of marine archaeological resources that may be located in drilling areas.

Read the detailed summary

This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest.) Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024. Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.

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