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contracts.

Appropriation authorization.

PUBLIC LAW 100-301—APR. 29, 1988

ecosystems within the Big Cypress National Preserve or the Addition at the time of promulgation of the rules and regulations under subsection (a) or at the time of the submission of the application seeking authorization for such activities, as appropriate. "(e) Prior to the promulgation of rules or regulations under this section, the Secretary is authorized, consistent with the purposes of which the Big Cypress National Preserve Addition was established, to enter into interim agreements with owners of non-Federal oil and gas interests governing the conduct of oil and gas exploration, development or production activities within the boundaries of the Addition, which agreements shall be superseded by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary when applicable: Provided, That such agreement shall be consistent with the requirements of subsections (b)-(d) of this section and may be altered by the terms of rules and regulations subsequently promulgated by the Secretary: Provided further. That this provision shall not be construed to enlarge or diminish the authority of the Secretary to establish rules and regulations applicable to the conduct of exploration or development and production activities within the Big Cypress National Preserve or the Addition. "(f) There is hereby authorized to be established a Minerals Management Office within the Office of the Superintendent of the Big Cypress National Preserve, for the purpose of ensuring, consistent with the purposes for which the Big Cypress National Preserve was established, timely consideration of and final action on applications for the exploration or development and production of nonFederal oil and gas rights located beneath the surface of lands within the boundaries of the Big Cypress National Preserve and the Addition. "(g) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the activities set forth in this section.". Approved April 29, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—S. 90 (H.R. 184): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-30 accompanying H.R. 184 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-45 (Qjmm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 133 (1987): Mar. 31, H.R. 184 considered and passed House. Dec. 11, S. 90 considered and passed Senate. Vol. 134 (1988): Mar. 1, considered and passed House, amended. Mar. 31, Senate concurred in House amendments with amendments. Apr. 12, House concurred in Senate amendments. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 24 (1988): Apr. 29, Presidential statement.

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