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H.R. 5459

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Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010
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Committee
Latest Action · June 4, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
May 28, 2010
Cosponsors (3)
3D 0R
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Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase from $20,000 per day to $75,000 per day the maximum civil liability for noncompliance with such Act or any term of a lease, license, or permit issued pursuant to the Act, including any regulation or order issued under it, after expiration of any reasonable period allowed for corrective action. Requires a civil penalty of up to $150,000 per day for noncompliance which constitutes a threat of serious, irreparable, or immediate harm or damage to life (including aquatic life), property, any mineral deposit, or the marine, coastal, or human environment. Increases from $100,000 to $10 million the criminal fine for violations under such Act.

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