Explanation of Authorizing Statutes

Outer Continental Shelf Lands: 43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.

43 U.S.C. 4321, 4331-4335, 4341-4347

The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act of 1953, as
amended, extended the jurisdiction of the United States to the
OCS and provided for granting of leases to develop offshore
energy and minerals

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 required the
Federal Agencies consider in their decisions the environmental
effects of proposed activities and that Agencies prepare
environmental impact statements for Federal actions having a
significant effect on the environment.

16U.S.C. 1451, et seq. The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended,
established goals for ensuring that Federal and industry activity
in the coastal zone be consistent with coastal zone plans set by
the States.

16 U.S.C. 1531-1543 The Endangered Species Act of 1973 established procedures
to ensure interagency cooperation and consultations to protect
endangered and threatened species.

42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq. The Clean Air Act, as amended, was applied to all areas of the
OCS except the central and western Gulf of Mexico. OCS
activities in those nonexcepted areas will require pollutant
emission permits administered by the EPA or the States.

16 U.S.C. 470-470W6 The National Historic Preservation Act established procedures
to ensure protection of significant archaeologic resource.

30 U.S.C. 21(a) The Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 and the Materials
and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1970

set forth the continuing policy et seq. of the Federal
Government to foster and encourage private enterprise in the
orderly and economic development of domestic mineral
resources and reserves.

30 U.S.C. 1601 Policy, Research and Development Act of 1970 set forth the
continuing policy et seq. of the Federal Government to foster

and encourage private enterprise in the orderly and economic
development of domestic mineral resources and reserves.

Authorizing Statutes

33 U.S.C. 2701, et seq. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 established a fund for

43 U.S.C. 1301

16 U.S.C. 1361-1362, 13711384, 1401-1407

compensation of damages resulting from oil pollution and provided for interagency coordination and for the performance of oil spill prevention and response research. It also expanded coverage of Federal requirements for oil spill response planning to include State waters and the transportation of oil. The Act also addressed other related regulatory issues.

The Marine Protection. Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 provided that the Secretary of Commerce must consult with the Secretary of the Interior prior to designating marine sanctuaries. The MMS provides information and comments regarding the mineral resource potential in areas being considered for designation as marine sanctuaries.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 provides for the protection and welfare of marine mammals.

P.L. 104-58 Deepwater Royalty Relief Act provides royalty rate relief for offshore drilling in deepwater of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM).

Royalty Management Program:

25 U.S.C. 397, et seq. The Indian Mineral Leasing Act of 1891, as amended.

authorizes mineral leasing on land bought and paid for by Indians.

25 U.S.C. 396, et seq. The Indian Minerals Leasing Act of 1909authorizesoil and gas leases on Indian allotted lands.

25 U.S.C. 396-396(g), et seq. The Indian Mineral Leasing Act of 1938 authorizes oil and gas lease on Indian Tribal lands and provides uniformity with

respect to leasing of Tribal lands for mining purposes.

30 U.S.C. 181, et seq. The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (MLA) provides for

classification and leasing of coal, oil, oil shale, natural gas,

phosphate, potassium, sulphur, and sodium and the payment of bonuses, rents, and royalties on such leases.

43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953 provides for

granting of leases to develop offshore energy and minerals;

provides for bonuses, rents, and royalties to be paid in
connection with such leases; and calls for sharing certain
revenues with coastal states.

30 U.S.C. 1001, et seq.

Authorizing Statutes The Geothermal Stram Act of 1979 authorizes the Secretary to issue leases for the development of geothermal energy and provides for receipt sharing with the States.

30 U.S.C. 181, et seq. The Combined Hydrocarbon Leasing Act of 1981 provides for combined hydrocarbon leases and receipt sharing with the States for such leases within their boundaries.

25 U.S.C. 2101, et seq.

The Indian Minerals Development Act of 1982 provides that any Indian Tribe may enter into lease agreements for minerals resources within their boundaries with the approval of the Secretary. Allotted land owners may join Tribal mineral agreements.

30 U.S.C. 1701, et seq. The Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982
(FOGRMA) provides for comprehensive fiscal and production
accounting and auditing systems to provide the capability of
accurately determine oil and gas royalties, interest, fines,
penalties, fees, deposits, and other payments owned and to
collect for such amounts in a timely manner.

106 Stat. 1374 The FY 1993 Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill requires the deduction of $68.2 million

from mineral receipts before their distribution to States and Treasury to recover a portion of the Government's mineral leasing program costs.

110 Stat. 1700 The Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-185) changes for royalty collection program by establishing a 7-year statute of limitations, limits of appeals, requires the government to pay interest on royalty overpayments, changes in definitions, and allows for delegation of certain functions.

112 Stat. 2681 Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act of 1999 (P.L. 105-277)

General Provisions Department of the Interior Sec. 130 Oil
Valuation Rider

Sec. 139 - Small Refiner Ratification of Payments

General Administration

31 U.S.C. 65 Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950

Authorizing Statutes

31 U.S.C. 3901-3906 Prompt Payment Act of 1982

31 U.S.C. 35120 Federal Manages' Financial Integrity Act of 1982