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FL S2622
Bill
Status
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mike Haridopolos
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AI Summary
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Establishes nomination and bidding process for oil and gas leases on submerged lands in Florida's territorial waters, with bids requiring a nonrefundable $1 million submittal fee and minimum one-eighth royalty rate.
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Restricts surface structures and equipment to locations more than 3 miles from the coastline and requires bidders to have headquarters in the continental United States with refined/retail operations also located within the continental United States.
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Creates distribution formula for lease revenues: up to $300 million annually for Florida Forever land acquisition, $20 million for beach restoration, and $20 million for coastal county governments, with remaining revenues supporting renewable energy, education, veteran programs, and industry training.
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Caps financial responsibility surety requirements for offshore lessees at $500 million or calculated damage costs, whichever is less, and establishes single financial responsibility requirement across all leases held by a lessee.
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Removes geographic prohibitions (south of 26° west coast/27° east coast latitude) on offshore oil and gas leases and drilling permits while maintaining local municipal and county approval requirements for structures within 3 miles of incorporated municipalities and improved beaches.
Legislative Description
Regulation of State Lands & Oil and Gas Resources [EPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation
4/30/2010