A bill to amend section 21 of the Act of February 25, 1920, commonly known as The Mineral Leasing Act.

Summary

Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act to authorize holders of leases of oil shale lands to lease not more than 6,400 additional acres for operational purposes. Provides that land leased pursuant to this Act may not be used for oil shale mining but may be used for any other purpose authorized by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the lessee to show to the Secretary's satisfaction that the lessee needs the additional land and has the ability to conduct environmentally safe operations. Requires the Secretary's determination that the additional lease is in the public interest. Establishes guidelines for other lease provisions including rent and duration.

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Timeline

1. 28 January 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 February 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 May 1981

   Committee

   For Further Action See H.R.4053.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 January 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] · R · Sponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

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