Lets oil companies turn old offshore platforms into fish habitats instead of removing them.
This bill would let companies turn old offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines into artificial reefs, creating new homes for marine life and fishing spots. Currently, these structures usually have to be fully removed. The bill sets up a new federal process for companies to get approval for this. It also shifts some long-term responsibility and liability to states.
Today, companies generally must remove inactive offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines from the ocean. This bill would create a formal federal process for these companies to convert certain inactive structures into artificial reefs instead, with states potentially taking over long-term responsibility and liability. This would mean more artificial reefs in the ocean, benefiting marine life and fishing.
HR 5745 · 119th Congress · October 14, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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