1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov February 6, 2015Energy and Mineral Development on Federal LandBackground Energy production on federal lands accounts for a significant amount of total U.S. energy production. For example, in FY2013, approximately 27% of crude oil, 18% of natural gas, and 41% of coal p
2、roduction came from federal lands. Geothermal electric generating capacity on federal lands represents 40% of U.S total geothermal capacity. Solar and wind energy potential on federal lands is growing and based on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved projects, there is potential for 5,000 megawa
3、tts (MW) of wind and nearly 8,800 MW of solar energy annual capacity on federal lands, although currently the level of generation is low. The volumes and value of non-fuel mineral production on federal lands are uncertain because there are no reporting requirements, but could be high, especially for
4、 gold, the primary mineral mined (by value) on federal lands. Three royalty debates may be revived in the 114th Congress: (1) whether to increase the statutory minimum rate for onshore federal oil and gas leases from 12.5% to 18.75%, (2) whether to enact revenue sharing laws for Outer Continental Sh
