Notes on outer continental shelf resource management : US Code - Notes

Search Notes on outer continental shelf resource management : US Code - Notes

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1801. Congressional findings.
1802. Congressional declaration of purposes.

SUBCHAPTER I - OFFSHORE OIL SPILL POLLUTION FUND
1811 to 1824. Repealed.

SUBCHAPTER II - FISHERMEN'S CONTINGENCY FUND
1841. Definitions.
1842. Fishermen's Contingency Fund.
(a) Establishment; availability; source of
deposits; limitation on amount;
interest-bearing accounts; litigation.
(b) Payments by each holder of lease, permit,
easement, or right-of-way.
1843. Duties and powers of Secretary.
(a) Prescription and amendment of regulations
respecting settlement of claims;
identification classification of potential
hazards to commercial fishing.
(b) Establishment of regulations respecting color
coding, stamping, or labeling of equipment,
tools, etc., used on Outer Continental Shelf.
(c) Disbursement of payments to compensate
commercial fishermen; restrictions.
1844. Burden of proof.
1845. Claims procedure.
(a) Filing requirement; time to file.
(b) Transmittal of copy of claim to Secretary of
the Interior; reference to Secretary.
(c) Notification to persons engaged in activities
associated with Outer Continental Shelf energy
activities; response of persons notified;
submittal of evidence.
(d) Acceptance of claim by Secretary; time to
render decision; review of initial
determination.
(e) Claim preparation fees; attorney's fees.
(f) Powers of Secretary.
(g) Place of proceeding.
(h) Certification and disbursement of award;
subrogation of rights; payment of costs of
proceedings.
(i) Judicial review.
1846, 1847. Repealed.

SUBCHAPTER III - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1861. Repealed.
1862. Natural gas distribution.
(a) Expanded participation by local distribution
companies in acquisition of leases and
development of natural gas resources.
(b) Application and issuance of certificates of
public convenience and necessity for
transportation of natural gas.
(c) Definitions.
1863. Unlawful employment practices; regulations.
1864. Disclosure of financial interests by officers and
employees of Department of the Interior.
(a) Annual written statement.
(b) "Known financial interest" defined;
enforcement; report to Congress.
(c) Officers and employees in nonregulatory or
nonpolicymaking positions.
(d) Penalties.
1865. Investigation of reserves of oil and gas in Outer
Continental Shelf.
1866. Relationship to existing law.