Bill · H.R. 1926· House(119-HR-1926)
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for commingling.
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Wesley Hunt
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to allow for the commingling of production. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to approve applications that combine production from two or more different sources before it reaches royalty measurement. This process can occur regardless of ownership, royalty rates, or the amount of acreage involved. To qualify, applicants must agree to specific measurement standards. The goal is to minimize surface disturbing activities.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill provides operational flexibility and potential cost savings through commingling production sources.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
The bill aims to minimize surface disturbing activities through the commingling of production.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill allows for more flexible production processes which can reduce operational costs for resource-producing businesses.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-1
By streamlining the production process for oil and gas, the bill may indirectly facilitate continued fossil fuel extraction.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Minimization of surface disturbance: The bill states that allowing the commingling of production is intended to promote and allow for the minimization of surface disturbing activities. (Section 1)
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Flexibility in production: The Secretary of the Interior would be required to approve applications for commingling production from various sources, including oil and gas leases, unit participating areas, or non-Federal and non-Indian properties. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement for specific measurement equipment: Applicants are burdened with the requirement to either install measurement devices for each specific source or utilize an allocation meter or method that meets a specific volume measurement uncertainty level of within plus or minus 2 percent. (Section 1)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-1
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House