I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5525 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2010 Mr. Olson (for himself, Mr. Pence, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Poe of Texas, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Harper, Mr. Neugebauer, Mr. Melancon, Mr. Paul, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Culberson, Mr. Shadegg, and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior.

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Termination of moratorium on deepwater drilling

The moratorium set forth in the Minerals Management Service Notice to Lessees No. 2010–N04, dated May 30, 2010, and any suspension of operations issued in connection with the moratorium, shall have no force or effect.