Jeff Bingaman: “Section 602 simply states that in order to ensure timely action on oil…”

On the recordApril 25, 2002

Section 602 simply states that in order to ensure timely action on oil and gas leases and applications for permits to drill on lands otherwise available for leasing, the Secretary of the Interior is required to ensure expeditious compliance with the requirements of section 102(2)(C) of NEPA, improve consultation and coordination with the States, improve the collection of information related to such leasing activities, and improve inspection and enforcement activities related to oil and gas leases. The section also authorizes appropriations to the secretary. Section 602 does not change any requirements under current law applicable to the management of public lands, including any requirements imposed by NEPA, FLPMA or any other applicable law.

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Jeff Bingaman

Democratic · New Mexico

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govinfo.gov

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Discussing Section 602 related to oil and gas leases during Senate floor debate.

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Jeff Bingaman: “Section 602 simply states that in order to ensure timely action on oil and gas leases and applications for permits to…”

Editor's note · Context