Management of Federal oil and gas leasing programs

42 U.S. Code § 15921. Management of Federal oil and gas leasing programs

(a) Timely action on leases and permits
(1) Secretary of the InteriorTo ensure timely action on oil and gas leases and applications for permits to drill on land otherwise available for leasing, the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall—
(A)
ensure expeditious compliance with section 4332(2)(C) of this title and any other applicable environmental and cultural resources laws;
(B)
improve consultation and coordination with the States and the public; and
(C)
improve the collection, storage, and retrieval of information relating to the oil and gas leasing activities.
(2) Secretary of AgricultureTo ensure timely action on oil and gas lease applications for permits to drill on land otherwise available for leasing, the Secretary of Agriculture shall—
(A)
ensure expeditious compliance with all applicable environmental and cultural resources laws; and
(B)
improve the collection, storage, and retrieval of information relating to the oil and gas leasing activities.
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