A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.
Energy Leasing Amendment - Prohibits, under applicable mineral leasing laws, the leasing of lands by the Secretary of the Interior to person: (1) controlling mineral deposits in two or more of the following: coal, oil or natural gas, geothermal steam, or uranium and other fissionable material; (2) engaging in two or more of the following: ownership or production of petroleum or natural gas, refining of petroleum, transportation of petroleum products or natural gas by pipeline, or marketing of petroleum products or natural gas; or engaging in certain joint ventures except as approved by the Secretary. Stipulates that such prohibition shall take effect after December 31, 1979.
Authorizes the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General, to conduct hearings and gather information to determine compliance with the requirements of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
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