PocketLaw | USC 43 | OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS

OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS

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Definitions

Congressional declaration of policy

Laws and regulations governing lands

Administration of leasing

Validation and maintenance of prior leases

Controversies over jurisdiction; agreements; payments; final settlement or adjudication; approval of notice concerning oil and gas operations in Gulf of Mexico

Leases, easements, and rights-of-way on the outer Continental Shelf

Disposition of revenues

Moneys received as a result of forfeiture by Outer Continental Shelf permittee, lessee, or right-of-way holder; return of excess amounts

Repealed. Pub. L. 104–185, §8(b), Aug. 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 1717

Geological and geophysical explorations

Reservation of lands and rights

Prior claims as unaffected

Repealed. Pub. L. 105–362, title IX, §901(l)(1), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3290

Outer Continental Shelf leasing program

Coordination and consultation with affected State and local governments

Environmental studies

Safety and health regulations

Enforcement of safety and environmental regulations

Citizens suits, jurisdiction and judicial review

Remedies and penalties

Oil and gas development and production

Oil and gas information program

Federal purchase and disposition of oil and gas

Limitations on export of oil or gas

Restrictions on employment of former officers or employees of Department of the Interior

Documentary, registry and manning requirements

Coastal impact assistance program

Transboundary hydrocarbon agreements