A bill to authorize a program of energy research, development, and demonstration to assist in the exploration and development of oil and gas on the Outer Continental Shelf.

(Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 94-990 (Part I))

Outer Continental Shelf Research and Development Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish an Outer Continental Shelf Research, Development, and Resource Assessment Project to be managed by the Secretary through such office or agency within the Interior Department as he shall designate.

Provides for the coordination of Federal agencies in the conduct by them of parts or aspects of the project within their particular competence.

Requires the Secretary, acting through his designee, to: (1) assess the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf on a continuing basis; (2) conduct research and studies with the assistance and participation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service into the environmental effects of developing Outer Continental Shelf minerals; and (3) conduct a research, development, and demonstration program concerning better methods, procedures, and technology for predicting the existence of oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf.

Directs specified Federal agencies to conduct related programs for the development and protection of the Outer Continental Shelf.

Requires the Secretary to provide on May 1 of each year a report to the Congress on the activities of the project for the proceding year. Requires such report to include a comprehensive program and plan for Outer Continental Shelf research, development, and demonstration and resource assessment authorized and directed by this Act. Provides that in the prepartation of such program and plan the Secretary shall consult with other interested Federal agencies, the coastal States, and affected local governments, and shall provide opportunity for public review and comment.