Congress Sinks Sunken Treasure Rules, Freeing Oil Drillers from Archaeology Reports
Published Date: 4/14/2025
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Summary
Congress and the President just nixed a new rule that would have made oil and gas companies submit reports about underwater archaeology before exploring or drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf. This means companies don’t have to worry about extra paperwork or costs tied to these reports anymore. The change is immediate, so no new rules are in play right now.
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