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H.R. 5861, The Florida Coastal Protection Act
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H.R. 5861 would amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida.
Detailed Summary
Florida Coastal Protection Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or preleasing (including any related activity) any tract located in: (1) specified areas of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico; (2) a specified portion of the South Atlantic Planning Area; or (3) the Straits of Florida Planning Area.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/24/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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