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Code · BILL · 113th Congress · H.R. 70 (Introduced in House) — To direct the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Oceanic and Atmospheri... · Sec. 3

Sec. 3. Purposes

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The purposes of this Act are the following: Require the Secretary of the Interior to utilize its authorities regarding the leasing and development of offshore oil and gas resources to accelerate job creation and economic revitalization to the fullest extent practicable, taking into account the Department of the Interior’s responsibilities regarding conservation, safety, and protection of the environment. Promote expansion of domestic employment opportunities. Respond to the Nation’s increased need for domestic oil and natural gas resources.
Support the utilization of the Outer Continental Shelf for oil and gas production and transmission. Protect, conserve, restore, and understand the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes of the United States, ensuring present and future generations will benefit from the full range of ecological, economic, educational, social, cultural, nutritional, and recreational opportunities and services those resources are capable of providing. Confirm and ensure the validity of appropriate oil and gas leases issued under the Final Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, 2007–2012.
Ensure the continued leasing of Outer Continental Shelf areas pursuant to the Final Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, 2007–2012.
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