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Christopher John: “It is important to note that during the 4-year period of study, the federal lessee continued to drain the sacred…”

On the recordNovember 18, 1999
It is important to note that during the 4-year period of study, the federal lessee continued to drain the sacred reservoir and actually continued to drain the field until the Federal wells ceased producing in 1998.
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Christopher John
Louisiana
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congress.gov
Nov 18, 1999

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Discussing ongoing drainage of resources during the study period.

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