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Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)

A federal law that gives the U.S. government jurisdiction over submerged lands on the outer continental shelf, particularly for mineral leasing and development.

Unleased offshore land

Areas of the ocean floor beyond state waters that are owned by the federal government and have not yet been rented out (leased) to companies for purposes like oil and gas drilling.

Presidential withdrawal

An action by the President to remove certain federal lands or waters from eligibility for certain activities, such as mineral leasing, often for conservation or national security reasons.

Mineral leasing

The process by which the government grants companies the right to explore for and extract minerals (like oil and gas) from specific federal lands or offshore areas in exchange for fees and royalties.

Joint resolution

A legislative measure that has the same effect as a bill when passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, often used for specific, single-issue matters like approving or disapproving certain actions.

Geophysical and geological mineral resource assessment

A scientific study that uses techniques like seismic surveys and rock analysis to identify and estimate the amount of mineral deposits (such as oil and gas) in a particular area.