The amendment clearly states if there is existing drilling, existing rights, it does not in any way infringe upon those. It is a question of new drilling, new leasing in these areas.
Dick Durbin: “The amendment clearly states if there is existing drilling, existing rights, it does not in any way infringe upon those.…”
On the recordJuly 11, 2001
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Discussing an amendment related to drilling rights and new leasing.
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