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H.R. 538, Native American Energy Act 1 (October 1, 2015)

handle is hein.congrec/cbo2522 and id is 1 raw text is: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE October 1, 2015 H.R. 538 Native American Energy Act As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on September 10, 2015 H.R. 538 would make several changes related to environmental laws, energy programs, and the management of mineral resources on Native American reservations. CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 538 would have no significant effect on federal spending. The bill would: Require the Department of the Interior (DOI) to act on any appraisal of energy projects required under current law within 30 days and allow tribes to waive the requirement for appraisals under specified circumstances. Based on information from DOI, CBO estimates that implementing that section would not significantly affect the federal cost of the appraisal process. Require DOI to use a uniform reference system for tracking oil and gas wells. DOI already uses the American Petroleum Institute's well-numbering system to identify and track oil and gas wells; therefore, CBO estimates that implementing that provision would have no cost to DOI. Restrict the review of and comments on environmental impact statements of projects on tribal lands to members of the tribe and residents of the area. Based on information from DOI, CBO estimates this provision would not significantly change the agency's workload and that implementing it would not have a significant affect on DOI's budget. Require DOI to enter into contracts for energy demonstration projects using timber from federal forests that is not marketable. Because the timber affected under the bill would not be marketable, enacting the legislation would not affect timber receipts to the federal government. Additionally, CBO estimates that implementing the projects would not have a significant effect on DOI's operations.

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