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David Thomas: “I hate to see it be left that way because it really has nothing to do with that. It has to do with what happens until…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2000
I hate to see it be left that way because it really has nothing to do with that. It has to do with what happens until the BLM can get to that piece of land to make the study to decide what to do with the lease. It is pretty simple. Here is what it says: The terms and conditions contained in the expiring permit or lease shall continue in effect under the new permit or lease until such time as the Secretary of Interior completes the processing of such permit or lease in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, at which time such permit may be canceled, suspended or modified, in whole or in part, to meet the requirements of such applicable laws and regulations. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to alter the Secretary's statutory authority. I do think we need to briefly talk about what does it do. It allows the BLM to have more time to complete the necessary environmental reviews for renewing permits and leases.
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David Thomas
New York
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Discussing the implications of a bill related to BLM permits and leases.

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