Overview: SJRES 11, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources", Signed by President, Introduced: February 04, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this joint resolution is to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding the protection of marine archaeological resources.
Key Provisions:
- Disapproves the BOEM rule on the "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources"
- Prevents the rule from taking effect and nullifies it
- Prohibits BOEM from reissuing the rule in substantially the same form without congressional authorization
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which will be prohibited from implementing the disapproved rule
- Parties involved in offshore energy development and exploration, who may be impacted by the lack of the BOEM rule
- Potential effects on the protection and management of marine archaeological resources
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This joint resolution has been signed into law by the President, indicating its approval by Congress
- The disapproval of the BOEM rule is effective immediately upon the resolution's enactment
