H.R. 2882
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas leasing of the Central California Planning Area.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Panetta · Committee: Committee on Natural Resources
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025.
SEC. 2. Prohibition on oil and gas leasing of the Central California Planning Area
- Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 43 U.S.C. 1337
- (q) Prohibition on oil and gas leasing of the Central California Planning Area
- Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary of the Interior may not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in any area of the Central California Planning Area.
- (q) Prohibition on oil and gas leasing of the Central California Planning Area