Senate Expected To Continue Floor Consideration of Energy Bill; Department of Interior Approves Deepwater Horizon Restoration Project in Florida


Legislative Activity

Senate Floor Consideration of Comprehensive Energy Bill

The Senate has been trying to conclude its floor consideration of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016. Last week, a motion to invoke cloture was offered but the Senate failed to reach the 60 votes needed to end debate on the bill. Democrats refused to bring the debate to an end because they and the Republicans have not yet agreed upon how to address the Flint, Michigan water crisis – for which the two Michigan Senators are requesting funding as an amendment to the bill. We expect the Senate to continue its floor consideration of the bill until at least mid-week, when the chamber could turn to legislation concerning North Korea sanctions.

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Regulatory Activity

Deepwater Horizon

The Department of the Interior has announced the availability of its report titled, “Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; Final Phase V Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment.” The report outlines the first phase of the approved Florida Coastal Access Project, with an estimated cost of more than $34 million.


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