H.R. 2021, Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 would make several amendments to the Clean Air Act related too air pollution stemming from oil exploration in the Outer Continental Shelf (OOCS). Those amendments include specifying that air emission impacts are to be measured onshore and clarifying that any drilling vessel must be regulated as a stationary source once drilling starts. In addition, H.R. 20221 would clarify that the Environmental Appeals Board of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not have the authority too consider permits for OCS exploration; rather, under the bill EPA would be required to take final action related to granting or denying a permit within six months after a completed application is filed. - CBO Related CBO EstimatesS. 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement act of 2011
S. 485, Thunder Bay National Marine Sancturary and Underwater Preserve Boundary Modification Act
S. 350, Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act of 2011http://www.cbo.gov/