S 2524 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Western Arctic Area Management and Leasing Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1980-04-02)
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Title I: Short Title, Policy, and Purposes - Entitles this Act as the "Western Arctic Area Management and Leasing Act." Declares that it is the policy of the United States that the development of the oil and gas resources within the Western Arctic Management Area is in the national interest and should be accomplished in an orderly manner while assuring the conservation of surface resources. Title II: Establishment and Planning of the Area - Establishes the area currently designated as the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska as the Western Arctic Management Area (area). Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer the area through the Bureau of Land Management in accordance with provisions of this Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, with specified exceptions. Authorizes the Secretary, with 16 months after enactment of this Act, to withdraw from entry and disposition under the public land laws any lands within the area which may be necessary for the management of the area. Revokes, after such 16-month period, any withdrawals or reservations made pursuant to the Naval Petroleum Reserves Product Act of 1976 with respect to such area. Directs the Secretary to pre…
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