What does Preamble of Florida Coastal Protection Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The proposed amendment aims to prohibit oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production in specific areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. The areas affected are located off the coast of Florida.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Florida Coastal Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Florida Coastal Protection Act.

What does PROHIBITION OF OIL AND NATURAL GAS EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT, of Florida Coastal Protection Act do?

This section amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production in specific areas off the coast of Florida. The prohibition applies to areas in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico referenced in section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006. It also applies to a portion of the South Atlantic Planning Area south of 30 degrees 43 minutes North Latitude, as depicted in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program. The prohibition extends to the Straits of Florida Planning Area, also as depicted in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program. Existing leases issued before the enactment of this subsection are not affected.

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Florida Coastal Protection Act

Last updated: 4/7/2025 · Introduced: 4/7/2025

Author: Kathy Castor (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production off the coast of Florida.
The prohibition specifically targets areas in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, a portion of the South Atlantic Planning Area, and the Straits of Florida.
Existing oil and natural gas leases in the affected areas will not be impacted by this legislation.

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