Chapter 29

Definitions

Resources seaward of Continental Shelf

Amendment, modification, or repeal of other laws

Rights of States

Seaward boundaries of States

Exceptions from operation of

Rights and powers retained by United States; purchase of natural resources; condemnation of lands

Rights acquired under laws of United States unaffected

Definitions

Congressional declaration of policy

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; deposits and transfers to decommissioning account; return of excess amounts

Geological and geophysical explorations

Reservation of lands and rights

Prior claims as unaffected

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

Wind lease sales for areas of the outer Continental Shelf offshore of territories of the United States