Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
About the Subcommittee
Oversees energy production and the mineral resources of land owned by the federal government.
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Subcommittee Hearings on Science and Technology
- June 12, 2008 Spinning Straw Into Black Gold: Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Carbon Dioxide
- This oversight hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, focused on issues surrounding injection of carbon dioxide to boost domestic oil and gas production, as well as to reduce atmospheric concentrations of carbon emissions. View testimonies. Listen to archived audio.
- June 10, 2008 How Should The Federal Government Address The Health And Environmental Risks Of Coal Combustion Waste?
- The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held this hearing to examine the role of the federal government in assuring the safe disposal of coal combustion waste. View testimonies. Listen to archived audio.
- April 15, 2008 The West-wide Energy Corridor Process: State And Community Impacts
- This joint oversight hearing, held by Subcommittees on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands and on Energy and Mineral Resources, examined the designation of West-wide energy transmission corridors that would focus on renewable energy resources and protect public lands and wildlife resources. View testimonies.
- April 12, 2008 Charting a Clean Energy Future for the Insular Areas
- This joint oversight hearing, held by the Subcommittees on Insular Affairs and on Energy and Mineral Resources, addressed the problems of growing energy demands and costs, and focused on approaches to meet the energy needs of the U.S. Virgin Islands with renewable energy sources to sustain its development. View testimonies.
- March 28, 2008 Community Impacts of Proposed Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon National Park
- This field hearing, held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, focused on the impacts of uranium mining on the environment and the health of the local American Indian tribes. View testimonies.
- June 28, 2007 The Minerals Management Service's Proposed 2007-2012 Program For Oil And Gas Leasing On The Outer Continental Shelf
- This hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, inspected the plan of actions proposed by the Minerals Management Service to explore and utilize energy resources located in the Outer Continental Shelf. View testimonies.
- May 1, 2007 The Future Of Fossil Fuels: Geological And Terrestrial Sequestration Of Carbon Dioxide
- This joint oversight hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, evaluated the roles of terrestrial sequestration of carbon dioxide and capture and storage of carbon in geologic formations in reducing atmospheric concentrations of carbon. View testimonies.
- April 26, 2007 Land-Use Issues Associated With Onshore Oil And Gas Leasing And Development
- This joint oversight hearing, held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, centered on the the impacts of onshore oil and gas development on public land uses and resources. The hearing was led by Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Costa. View testimonies.
- April 24, 2007 Renewable Energy Opportunities And Issues On The Outer Continental Shelf
- This joint subcommittee hearing, led by Reps. Bordallo and Costa, focused on the issues surrounding renewable energy projects and their effects on ocean resources and the marine ecosystem. View testimonies.
- April 19, 2007 Renewable Energy Opportunities And Issues On Federal Lands: Review Of Title II, Subtitle B - Geothermal Energy Of EPAct
- This hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, discussed renewable programs and proposals for public resources. View testimonies.
- April 17, 2007 Implementation Of Title III, The Oil And Gas Provisions, Of The Energy Policy Act Of 2005
- This Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources hearing, led by Rep. Jim Costa, focused on issues surrounding onshore oil and gas provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and its effects on Western lands and resources. View testimonies.
- March 20, 2007 Toward A Clean Energy Future: Energy Policy And Climate Change On Public Lands
- This Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources hearing focused on the effects of global climate change on public lands and resources resulting from federal energy policies. View testimonies.
- February 24, 2007 Our National Forests At Risk: The 1872 Mining Law And Its Impact On The Santa Rita Mountains Of Arizona
- This joint subcommittee oversight field hearing, held by Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, focused on Rosemont Mine and Augusta Resource Corporation's request for use of public land and mining operation. It also focused on whether the 1872 General Mining Law would be applicable to modern hardrock mines and mill sites. View testimonies.
