US SB1575 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
August 4 2009 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8771)
Summary
Amends federal law governing the treatment of oil shale receipts from oil exploration and development on certain public domain lands in Colorado. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer certain moneys deposited in the Treasury to the state of Colorado for: (1) conservation, restoration, and protection of land, water, and wildlife resources affected by oil or gas development activities in Garfield and Rio Blanco Counties; (2) repair, maintenance, and construction of state and county roads in each of those counties; and (3) capital improvement projects, including construction and maintenance of sewer and water treatment plants, to address the impacts of oil and gas development activities in each of those counties.
Title
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that excess oil and gas lease revenues are distributed in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8771) | |
| 2009-08-04 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8771) |
Same As/Similar To
SB1602 (Related) 2009-08-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9007)
Subjects
Colorado
Energy revenues and royalties
Land use and conservation
Mining
Oil and gas
State and local finance
Water use and supply
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SN01575:@@@L&summ2=m& |
