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CRS Reports

This library guide is intended to list as many Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports as possible that directly or indirectly relate to pressing oil and natural gas topics.

This list is not exhaustive and CRS Reports are selected from the CRS official library collection.

CRS Reports (2019)

Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress, No. R41153 (Updated September 23, 2019)

National Forest System Management: Overview, Appropriations, and Issues for Congress, No. R43872 (Updated September 5, 2019)

PHMSA's Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Funding Issues, IN11162 (September 3, 2019)

Market-Based Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Legislation: 108th Through 116th Congresses, No. R45472 (Updated August 28, 2019)

Five-Year Program for Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing: History and Program for 2017-2022, No. R44504 (Updated August 23, 2019)

Five-Year Program for Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2019-2024: Status and Issues in Brief, No. 44692 (Updated August 6, 2019)

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Mandated Sales and Reform, No. R45577 (Updated July 24, 2019)

Critical Infrastructure: Emerging Trends and Policy Considerations for Congress, No. R45809 (July 8, 2019)

Federally Supported Water Supply and Wastewater Treatments Programs, No. RL30478 (Updated May 3, 2019)

Federal Lands and Related Resources: Overview and Selected Issues for the 116th Congress, No. R43429 (Updated April 25, 2019)

The World Oil Market and U.S. Policy: Background and Selected Issues for Congress, No. R45493 (Updated April 23, 2019)

Clean Air Act Issues in the 116th Congress, No. R45451 (Updated April 18, 2019)

Forest Management Provisions Enacted in the 115th Congress, No. R45696 (April 17, 2019)

DOT's Federal Pipeline Safety Program: Background and Key Issues for Congress, No. R44201 (Updated March 29, 2019)

Federal Land Ownership: Acquisition and Disposal Authorities, No. RL34273 (Updated March 26, 2019)

Attaching a Price to Greenhouse Gas Emissions with a Carbon Tax or Emissions Fee: Considerations and Potential Impacts, No. R45625 (March 22, 2019)

The Value of Energy Tax Incentives for Different Types of Energy Resources, No. R44852 (Updated March 19, 2019)

Evolution of the Meaning of "Waters of the United States" in the Clean Water Act, No. R44585 (Updated March 5, 2019)

LNG as a Marimine Fuel: Prospects and Policy, No. R45488 (Updated February 5, 2019)

CRS Reports (2018)

"Waters of the United States" (WOTUS): Current Status of the 2015 Clean Water Rule, No. R45424 (Updated December 12, 2018)

21st Century U.S. Energy Sources: A Primer, No. R44854 (Updated November 5, 2018)

Methane and Other Air Pollution Issues in Natural Gas Systems, No. R42986 (Updated November 5, 2018)

EPA's Affordable Clean Energy Proposal, No. R45393 (Updated November 2, 2018)

Natural Gas Liquids: The Unknown Hydrocarbons, No. R45398 (Updated October 26, 2018)

U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production in Federal and Nonfederal Areas, No. R42432 (Updated October 23, 2018)

Clean Air Act Issues in the 115th Congress: In Brief, No. R44744 (Updated August 13, 2018)

Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting: FERC Policy and Issues for Congress, No. R45239 (Updated June 21, 2018)

Oil and Gas Activities Within the National Widlife Refuge System, No. R45192 (Updated May 9, 2018)

Offshore Oil and Gas Development: Legal Framework, No. RL33404 (Updated April 13, 2018)

Energy Tax Provisions That Expired in 2017 ("Tax Extenders"), No. R44990 (Updated March 8, 2018)

EPA's Proposal to Repeal the Clean Power Plan: Benefits and Costs, No. R45119 (Updated February 28, 2018)

EPA's Methane Regulations: Legal Overview, No. R44615 (Updated January 24, 218)

Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace: New Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards, No. R44476 (Updated January 16, 2018)

Arctic National Widlige Refuge (ANWR): An Overview, No. RL33872 (Updated January 9, 2018)

CRS Reports (2017)

EPA's Clean Power Plan for Existing Power Plants: Frequently Asked Questions, No. R44341 (Updated December 9, 2017)

U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Exports: Prospects for the Caribbean, No. R45006 (Updated November 1, 2017)

Reconsidering the Clean Power Plan, No. R44992 (Updated October 25, 2017)

EPA's Role in Emergency Planning and Notification at Chemical Facilities, No. R44952 (Updated September 18, 2017)

Oil Spills: Background and Governance, No. RL33705 (Updated September 15, 2017)

Oil and Chemical Spills: Federal Emergency Response Framework, No. R43251 (Updated August 29, 2017)

Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems: DOE Programs, No. R44939 (Updated August 28, 2017)

Presidential Permits for Border Crossing Energy Facilities, No. R43261 (Updated August 1, 2017)

Oil and Natural Gas Pipelines: Role of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, No. R44880 (Updated June 28, 2017)

U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Trends and Projections: Role of the Clean Power Plan and Other Factors, No. R44451 (Updated May 31, 2017)

Clean Air Act: A Summary of the Act and Its Major Requirements, No. RL30853 (Updated April 24, 2017)

Presidential Permit Review for Cross-Border Pipelines and Electric Transmission, No. R44140 (Updated April 19, 2017)

U.S. Climate Change Regulation and Litigation: Selected Legal Issues, No. R44807 (Updated April 13, 2017)

Keystone XL: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessments in the Final Environmental Impact Statement, No. R43415 (Updated April 5, 2017)

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA): A Summary of the Act and Its Major Requirements, No. RL31243 (Updated March 1, 2017)

Oil Sands and the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund: The Definition of "Oil" and Related Issues for Congress, No. R43128 (Updated February 15, 2017)

Cross-Border Energy Trade in North America: Present and Potential, No. R44747 (Updated January 30, 2017)

The Army Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permits Program: Issues and Regulatory Developments, No. 97-223 (Updated January 12, 2017)

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Regulations: Background and Issues for Congress, No. R44536 (Updated January 5, 2017)

CRS Reports (2016)

Land Exchanges: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Process and Issues, No. R41509 (Updated November 7, 2016)

Human-Induced Earthquakes from Deep-Well Injection: A Brief Overview, No. R43836 (Updated September 30, 2016)

EPA's Clean Power Plan: Highlights of the Final Rule, No. R44145 (Updated September 27, 2016)

EPA's Clean Energy Incentive Program: Background and Legal Developments, No. R44607 (Updated August 29, 2016)

Natural Gas: A Key Part of the Global Energy Mix, No. R41543 (Updated July 26, 2016)

Hydraulic Fracturing: Selected Legal Issues, No. R43152 (Updated July 20, 2016)

CRS Reports (2015)

Europe's Energy Security: Options and Challenges to Natural Gas Supply Diversification, No. R42405 (Updated November 5, 2015)

Mexico's Oil and Gas Sector: Background, Reform Efforts, and Implications for the United States, No. R43313 (Updated September 28, 2015)

Hydraulic Fracturing and Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Issues, No. R41760 (Updated July 13, 2015)

Critical Infrastructures: Background, Policy, and Implementation, No. RL30153 (Updated June 10, 2015)

An Overview of Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas: Resources and Federal Actions, No. R43148 (Updated April 22, 2015)

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Recent Activities and Ongoing Developments, No. R42942 (Updated April 17, 2015)

Keystone XL Pipeline: Overview and Recent Developments, No. R43787 (April 1, 2015)

Energy Tax Incentives: Measuring Value Across Different Types of Energy Resources (Updated March 19, 2015)

U.S. Natural Gas Exports: New Opportunities, Uncertain Outcomes, No. R42074 (Updated January 28, 2015)

Mineral Royalties on Federal Lands: Issues for Congress, No. R43891 (Updated January 19, 2015)

Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines: Process and Timing of FERC Permit Application Review, No. R43138 (Updated January 16, 2015)

CRS Reports (2014)

U.S. Rail Transportation of Crude Oil: Background and Issues for Congress, No. R43390 (Updated December 4, 2014)

Natural Gas for Cars and Trucks: Options and Challenges, No. R43791 (Updated November 19, 2014)

U.S. Exports of Crude Oil and Natural Gas: The Case of Alaska, No. R43753 (October 1, 2014)

Small Refineries and Oil Field Processors: Opportunities and Challenges, No. R43682 (August 11, 2014)

Shipping U.S Crude Oil by Water: Vessel Flag Requirements and Safety Issues, No. R43653 (Updated July 21, 2014)

Shale Energy Technology Assessment: Current and Emerging Water Practices, No. R43635 (Updated July 14, 2014)

U.S. Shale Gas Development: Production, Infrastructure, and Market Issues, No. R43636 (Updated July 14, 2014)

U.S. Energy: Overview and Key Statistics, No. R40187 (Updated June 27, 2014)

Oil Sands and the Keystone XL Pipeline: Background and Selected Environmental Issues, No. R42611 (Updated April 14, 2014)

Keystone XL: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessments in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, No. R43180 (Updated March 10, 2014)

Crude Oil Properties Relevant to Rail Transport Safety: In Brief, No. R43401 (February 18, 2014)

CRS Reports (2013)

Gas Hydrates: Resource and Hazard, No. R41668 (Updated August 23, 2013)

Background on and Implementation of the Bevill and Bentsen Exclusions in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: EPA Authorities to Regulate "Special Wastes," No. R43149 (Updated August 6, 2013)

The EPA Draft Report of Groundwater Contamination near Pavillion, Wyoming: Main Findings and Stakeholder Responses, No. R42327 (Updated July 19, 2013)

Air Quality Issues in Natural Gas Systems, No. R42833 (Updated April 16, 2013)

Enacted and Proposed Oil Spill Legislation in the 112th Congress, No. R41684 (Updated January 16, 2013)

Keeping America's Pipelines Safe and Secure: Key Issues for Congress, No. R41536 (Updated January 9, 2013)

CRS Reports (2012)

The U.S Oil Refining Industry: Background in Changing Markets and Fuel Policies, No. R41478 (Updated December 27, 2012)

Controlling Air Emissions from Outer Continental Shelf Sources: A Comparison of Two Programs - EPA and DOI, No. R42123 (Updated November 26, 2012)

Natural Gas in the U.S. Economy: Opportunities for Growth, No. R42814 (November 6, 2012)

Pipeline Cybersecurity: Federal Policy, No. R42660 (August 16, 2012)

U.S. Oil Imports and Exports, No. R42465 (April 4, 2012)

U.S. Offshore Oil and Gas Resources: Prospects and Processes, No. R40645 (Updated February 10, 2012)

CRS Reports (2011)

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: The Fate of the Oil, No. R41531 (Updated October 4, 2011)

The U.S.-Canada Energy Relationship: Joined at the Well, No. R41875 (June 17, 2011)

Implications of Egypt's Turmoil on Global Oil and Natural Gas Supply, No. R41632 (Updated May 4, 2011)

Energy Tax Policy: Historical Perspectives on and Current Status of Energy Tax Expenditures, No. R41227 (Updated May 2, 2011)

Liability and Compensation Issues Raised by the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill, No. R41679 (Updated March 11, 2011)

Middle East and North Africa Unrest: Implications for Oil and Natural Gas Markets, No. R41683 (March 10, 2011)

Industrial Demand and the Changing Natural Gas Market, No. R41628 (February 10, 2011)

CRS Reports (2010)

Legislative Approaches to Defining "Waters of the United States," No. R41225 (Updated December 29, 2010)

Oil Spill Legislation in the 111th Congress, No. R41453 (Updated November 3, 2010)

Drilling in the Great Lakes: Background and Issues, No. RL34741 (Updated July 29, 2010)

Potential Stafford Act Declarations for the Gulf Coast Oil Spill: Issues for Congress, No. R41234 (Updated July 23, 2010)

CRS Reports (2009)

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety, and Regulation, No. RL32205 (Updated December 14, 2009)

Outer Continental Shelf: Debate Over Oil and Gas Leasing and Revenue Sharing, No. RL33493 (Updated April 3, 2009)