HR 2501 · 101th Congress · Energy
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the continuation of certain future interest oil and gas leases.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.(1989-07-21)
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Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to mandate that, upon the leaseholder's election, continuation of certain oil or gas leases on lands in which the United States held a vested future interest in the mineral estate along with a vested present interest in the surface estate. Requires that: (1) oil or gas was being produced before the mineral interest reverted to the United States; and (2) royalties and rents be paid to the United States.…
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