S. 5630

Tightens cleanup bonding for federal oil and gas leases

Changes the Mineral Leasing Act to require enough bonding and to make sure land and water disturbed by oil and gas drilling on federal and Indian leases are cleaned up fully and on time.

  • Requires bonding that is sufficient to cover cleanup
  • Aims for complete and timely restoration of disturbed land and water
  • Applies to oil and gas production on federal and Indian leases

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