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Streamlining Oil and Gas Drilling Permits on Lands with Minor Federal Mineral Ownership.

This law speeds up the permitting process for oil and gas drilling. Companies will no longer need a federal drilling permit if the Federal Government owns less than 50% of the minerals in the drilling unit and does not own the surface land. This aims to reduce regulatory delays while ensuring that state or tribal regulations and federal royalty payments remain in effect.
Key points
Eliminates the need for a federal permit to drill when the Federal Government owns less than half of the minerals and not the surface land.
Drilling operations must still comply with all State or Tribal regulations.
Federal royalty payments owed from mineral extraction remain unchanged, and the rules do not apply to Indian lands.
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Print number: 118_S_535
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Process start date: 2023-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_535.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eliminates the need for a federal permit to drill when the Federal Government owns less than half of the minerals and not the surface land.
  • Drilling operations must still comply with all State or Tribal regulations.
  • Federal royalty payments owed from mineral extraction remain unchanged, and the rules do not apply to Indian lands.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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