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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 6, 2005
Fort Reno Mineral Leasing Act - Requires a specific authorization by Congress as prerequisite to the Fort Reno Management Area being: (1) declared to be excess or surplus federal property; (2) conveyed; or (3) transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of any other federal agency.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide for mineral leasing at the Fort Reno Management Area.
States that no further administrative or environmental analyses shall be required for the leasing and development of minerals at the Fort Reno Management Area after enactment of this Act.
Establishes the Fort Reno Management Fund as a revolving fund in the Treasury. Transfers to it proceeds received in the Treasury from the leasing of mineral resources at the Fort Reno Management Area.
Requires the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, when making expenditures from the Fund, to consult with the Historic Fort Reno, Inc., and the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Officer.
Ratifies the Fort Reno Science Park Instrument.
Sets forth the leasing authority of the Secretary of Agriculture with regard to the Area, including lease conversion and extension.
People & committees
Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R–OK
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-444.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11817)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/07/2005 S11224-11226)
Introduced in Senate
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