Arctic Coastal Plain Public Lands Leasing Act of 1987: Hearings Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, One Hundredth Congress, First Session, on S. 1217 to Amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 ... October 13, 14, 15, and 22, 1987U.S. Government Printing Office, 1988 - 1334 pages |
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Page 43 - An Act to promote the mining of coal, phosphate, oil, oil shale, gas, and sodium on the public domain
Page 43 - ... shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury after the expiration of each fiscal year to the State within the boundaries of which the leased lands or deposits are or were located, said moneys to be used by such State or subdivisions thereof for the construction and maintenance of public roads or for the support of public schools or other public educational institutions, as the legislature of the State may direct...
Page 665 - In short, a land ethic changes the role of Homo sapiens from conqueror of the land-community to plain member and citizen of it.
Page 846 - Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
Page 43 - Provided, That all moneys which may accrue to the United States under the provisions of this act from lands within the naval petroleum reserves shall be deposited in the Treasury as "Miscellaneous receipts.
Page 1069 - A vapor recovery system, consisting of a vapor gathering system capable of collecting the hydrocarbon vapors and gases discharged and a vapor disposal system capable of processing such hydrocarbon vapors and gases so as to prevent their emission to the atmosphere and with all tank gauging and sampling devices gas-tight except when gauging or sampling is taking place.
Page 149 - Thank you for the opportunity to testify. We look forward to working with you.
Page 874 - We are particularly cognizant of the problems of smaller businesses, as veil as Issues facing the business community at large. Besides representing a cross section of the American business community in terms of number of employees, the Chamber represents a wide management spectrum by type of business and location.
Page 158 - Thank you for the opportunity to testify today and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Page 174 - ... may be obtained by employing the procedures described in § 37.22(c). A request for reconsideration shall not operate to stay the Regional Director's demands or the Department's performance pursuant to this section unless such stay is granted in writing by the Director. (b) Terrestrial environment (1) Vehicles shall be operated in a manner such that the vegetative mat or soil is not significantly damaged or displaced. Blading of snow on trails or campsites shall be limited so as to maintain an...