Impact of an All Competitive Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing System
EMD-80-79
Published: Jun 02, 1980. Publicly Released: Jun 18, 1980.
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GAO was asked to evaluate an amendment to S. 1637, 96th Congress. The key issue surrounding the amendment is that it abolishes the current competitive and noncompetitive leasing systems of the Department of the Interior and establishes a new all-competitive leasing system in their place. However, the amendment does not change Interior's authority and responsibility regarding mineral management.
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