On the recordSeptember 15, 2009
Mandating production on all Federal leases and increasing fees would not necessarily increase production and could, in fact, reduce industry interest in Federal leases.
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congress.govMandating production on all Federal leases and increasing fees would not necessarily increase production and could, in fact, reduce industry interest in Federal leases.
Fleming discusses potential negative impacts of mandating production on federal leases.
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