US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HJR62

Introduced
 
Introduced
2/26/25  

Caption

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Impact

If enacted, HJR62 will result in the nullification of the Bureau's rule on protecting marine archaeological resources. This will signify a shift in regulatory frameworks regarding how these resources are managed, potentially leading to less stringent protections for marine archaeology. The implications could significantly affect various stakeholders, including environmentalists, archaeologists, and those in commercial and recreational maritime activities.

Summary

HJR62 is a joint resolution submitted to the United States Congress, aiming to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management concerning the 'Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.' The resolution calls for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code. This type of resolution allows Congress to void regulations or rules that they find undesirable, thereby exerting their authority over federal regulatory decisions.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HJR62 may involve debates on balancing resource extraction and environmental conservation. Proponents of disapproval may argue that existing regulations restrict economic opportunities and development in oceanic territories. On the other hand, opponents might emphasize the importance of protecting marine archaeological sites, which hold historical and cultural significance. The discussions will likely revolve around the implications for marine ecology and heritage conservation versus economic interests.

Congress_id

119-HJRES-62

Policy_area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced_date

2025-02-26

Companion Bills

US SJR11

Identical bill A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Previously Filed As

US SJR11

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024. The rule requires operators and lessees conducting oil and gas exploration or development on the Outer Continental Shelf and that are seeking BOEM approval for such activities to also provide BOEM with an archaeological report for the area of potential effects. The report must identify potential archaeological resources (material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest) on the sea floor. The rule modified regulations that only required such a report when a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area. 

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US HR177

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US SJR63

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US HJR104

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