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Joint Resolution

A legislative proposal that, like a bill, requires approval by both chambers of Congress and the President to become law. It often addresses specific issues or proposes constitutional amendments.

Department of the Interior

A U.S. government agency responsible for managing most federal lands and natural resources, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and offshore oil and gas leasing.

Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)

All submerged lands seaward of the coastal states' jurisdiction (typically three nautical miles from the coast) that are under U.S. federal jurisdiction for natural resources like oil, gas, and minerals.

Federal Register

The official daily publication of the U.S. government that informs the public about federal agency regulations, proposed rules, and public notices.

Congressional Disapproval

A process by which Congress can nullify a federal agency's regulation using a joint resolution, usually under the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code).

High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Operations

Specialized drilling and production activities in oil and gas wells where reservoir pressures are greater than 15,000 pounds per square inch and/or temperatures exceed 350 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring specific equipment and safety protocols.