On the recordDecember 11, 2017
The concern is this. That is a pristine area that has for decades been utilized by people in Nevada who support continuing the protection and do not support opening it up to oil and gas leasing.
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Cortez Masto expresses concern over oil and gas leasing in a protected area.
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