Mineral access status of the federal lands
Tables summarize the legal status of federal lands with respect to access for oil and gas exploration and production and a state-by-state description of the acreage formally withdrawn from the operation of the mineral leasing laws. There is likely some overlap between land currently under lease and that which is formally withdrawn because of pre-existing rights, a situation which also exists with land pending wilderness designation. The report examines various types of withdrawal authority: general; for the conservation of minerals; for scenic, historic, or recreational values; to protect fish and wildlife; to protect wild and natural areas; for military uses; for multiple use; and lands under lease. The paper concludes that closure of land to mineral leasing has made access to a large portion of federal land impossible. Until information is available on the extent of oil and gas resources, the true significance of the access status will remain unknown. 22 tables.
- OSTI ID:
- 6598200
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Discussion Paper number 027
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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