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This bill, known as the Regulatory Integrity for Gulf Energy Development (RIGED) Act of 2025, aims to ensure continuity of federal permits for offshore energy resource development, specifically focusing on oil and gas activities on the Outer Continental Shelf. The bill directs federal agencies, particularly the Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to maintain the validity of expired permits until new permits are issued. Specifically, if a permit for offshore oil and gas production has expired, the relevant Secretary must ensure that all previous terms and conditions remain in effect for existing and new permittees, while considering federal laws, regulations, and environmental protection. The bill allows for the establishment of joint agency working groups to facilitate permit coordination and requires these groups to notify Congress and the President within 15 days of their creation. Additionally, the bill provides similar continuity provisions for federal water pollution control permits and biological opinions related to offshore energy activities, ensuring that existing permits and environmental assessments remain valid until new ones are approved, thus preventing potential disruptions in offshore energy development.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3041/all-info