[20051122]RS22313_2006财年预算调节法案中的能源和矿产问题.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22313Updated November 22, 2005Energy and Mineral Issues in the FY2006Budget Reconciliation Billname redactedAnalyst in Energy PolicyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummarySeveral resource issues that are designed to generate revenue for the federalTreasury have been proposed for the FY2006 budget reconciliation bill. The mostcontroversial of these provisions recommended by the House Resources Committee andSenate Energy and Natural Resources Committee would open part of the Arctic NationalWildlife Refuge (ANWR) for oil and gas development. The House panel also approveda provision that would allow coastal states to “opt out” of the current offshore oil andgas development moratoria, increase fees for hardrock mining and patents, dispose ofcertain federal lands, and begin an oil shale and tar sands leasing program. The House Rules Committee, however, approved a closed rule (H.Res. 542) for thebudget reconciliation package, including an amendment that would remove from thebill, the ANWR and OCS provisions described above. On November 18, 2005, theHouse approved