S.Amdt. 976Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)

S.Amdt. 976

What it does: Rewrites page 12, line 16
Submitted June 22, 2005

What it changes

1 change to H.R. 6

Replaces text

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  1. Rewrites page 12, line 16

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    Removes page 12, line 16 of the printed bill. See that page

    Inserted: (5) Liability.--Any person that conducts exploration or production activities in accordance with a gas, or oil or natural gas, lease under this subsection shall be liable for any environmental or economic damages that result from those activities.

    Inserted: (6) Application.--This subsection shall not

    Original wording

    On page 12, strike line 16 and insert the following:

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As printed

SA 976. Mr. NELSON of Florida submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 6, to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

On page 12, strike line 16 and insert the following:

“(5) Liability.--Any person that conducts exploration or production activities in accordance with a gas, or oil or natural gas, lease under this subsection shall be liable for any environmental or economic damages that result from those activities.

“(6) Application.--This subsection shall not

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June 22, 2005