Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Cleanup Program
This act establishes a federal program and provides funds to states and tribal governments for plugging, remediating, and reclaiming orphaned oil and gas wells. The goal is to improve public safety, protect the environment, and create jobs, especially in areas affected by the decline in the oil and gas industry.
Key points
The federal government will launch a program to identify and clean up orphaned wells on federal lands, prioritizing those posing the greatest health and environmental risks.
States and tribal governments will receive grants for similar activities on their lands, helping to reclaim land and reduce pollution, including methane emissions.
The act provides various types of grants, including initial, formula, and performance grants, to encourage effective action and strengthen local reclamation programs.
Funding will be directed towards creating jobs in the reclamation sector, supporting local economies affected by unemployment in the oil and gas industry.
Status:
Expired
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