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On the recordApril 13, 2011
Do you anticipate that there are tribes which have the authority to enter into the surface leases for that term of up to 99 years, if they would be discouraged from taking advantage of the HEARTH Act?
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Barrasso inquires about tribes' authority under the HEARTH Act.

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