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S. 792

High Water Cut Crude Oil Incentives Act of 1979

High Water Cut Crude Oil Incentives Act of 1979 - Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to allow the first sale of qualified high water cut crude oil to be exempt from price regulation under such Act. Requires a well to be producing at the maximum feasible rate throughout a 12-month period and in accordance with recognized conservation practices to qualify for such exemption.

Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX](D-TX)Sponsor
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    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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