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Disapproval of Marine Archaeological Resources Protection Rule

The U.S. Congress has disapproved a rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management concerning the protection of marine archaeological resources. This means the specific regulations previously proposed will not take effect, potentially impacting how underwater sites are managed and protected.
Key points
Congress rejected the rule on marine archaeological resource protection.
The proposed regulations from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will not be enforced.
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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".
Print number: SJRES 11
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2025-02-04
Voting date: 2025-03-06
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 61