Defend our Coast Act
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What This Bill Does
This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prevent the Secretary (the federal official responsible for managing ocean resources) from issuing leases for oil and gas exploration, development or production in the Mid-Atlantic planning area. The bill is titled the "Defend our Coast Act."
Who It Affects
The Secretary of the Interior (or whichever federal agency oversees outer continental shelf leasing). Oil and gas companies seeking to operate in the Mid-Atlantic planning area. Coastal communities in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Key Provisions
The Secretary cannot issue leases for oil or gas exploration, development or production on the outer continental shelf in the Mid-Atlantic planning area. (Sec. 2)
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, the Secretary loses the authority to grant leases allowing companies to explore for, develop or produce oil and gas in the Mid-Atlantic outer continental shelf area.
Important Definitions
The bill does not explicitly define "Mid-Atlantic planning area" or "outer Continental Shelf" within the text provided.
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