H.J.Res. 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.
H.J.Res. 131 status: Enacted.
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OfficialThis joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), issued on December 9, 2024, and related to the record of decision (ROD) for the program that leases, develops, produces, and transports oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain program area within the Arctic National Wildlife Re...
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Environment
Benefits
- Disapproves a rule that would have allowed oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain.
Risks
- Reinstates potential for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's Coastal Plain.
- May increase environmental risks associated with oil and gas extraction in a sensitive ecosystem.
Economy
Benefits
- Allows for potential economic activity related to oil and gas exploration and extraction.
- Supports domestic energy production.
Risks
- Misses opportunity for revenue from leasing if the disapproved rule had been finalized.
- Potential for economic disruption if extraction activities are pursued.
Society
Benefits
- Addresses concerns of stakeholders regarding the environmental impact of leasing.
Risks
- May not align with the interests of those advocating for increased domestic energy production.
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The Congressional Review Act disapproval means the agency cannot issue a substantially similar rule without new legislation.
The bill disapproves a specific rule, and its effects are limited to that rule's provisions.
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