119th Congress
S.J.Res. 11

Ends requirement to file archaeological reports for offshore drilling

Cancels a 2024 rule that made oil and gas companies send an archaeological report with offshore exploration and development plans, bringing back older rules.

  • Cancels the ocean energy bureau's rule published September 3, 2024
  • Companies with offshore oil and gas leases would no longer file archaeological reports with their plans
  • A report lists remains of human life or activity at least 50 years old
  • Older rules return, letting a regional director ask for a report if a site may be present

Became law · Public Law 119-3

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