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 PUBLIC LAW 100-443—SEPT. 22, 1988

102 STAT. 1771

SEC. 8. CORWIN SPRINGS KGRA STUDY.

30 USC 1026

(a) The United States Geological Survey, in consultation with the National Park Service, shall conduct a study on the impact of present and potential geothermal development in the vicinity of Yellowstone National Park on the thermal features within the park. The area to be studied shall be the lands within the Corwin Springs Known Geothermal Resource Area as designated in the July 22, 1975, Federal Register (Fed. Reg. Vol. 40, No. 141). The study shall be transmitted to Congress no later than December 1, 1990. (b) Any production from existing geothermal wells or any development of new geothermal wells or other facilities related to geothermal production is prohibited in the Corwin Springs Known Geothermal Resource Area until 180 days after the receipt by Congress of the study provided for in subsection (a) of this section. (c) The Secretary may not issue, extend, renew or modify any geothermal lease or drilling permit pursuant to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001-1025) in the Corwin Springs Known Geothermal Resource Area until 180 days after the receipt by Congress of the study provided for in section 8(a) of this Act. This section shall not be construed as requiring such leasing activities subsequent to the 180 days after study submittal. (d) If the Secretary determines that geothermal drilling and re- Environmental lated activities within the area studied pursuant to subsection (a) of protection, this section may adversely affect the thermal features of Yellowstone National Park, the Secretary shall include in the study required under subsection (a) of this section recommendations regarding the acquisition of the geothermal rights necessary to protect such thermal resources and features. SEC. 9. CONSISTENCY PROVISION.

To the extent that any provision in this Act is inconsistent with the provisions of section 115(2) of title I of section 101(h) of Public Law 99-591 (100 Stat. 3341-264 through 100 Stat. 3341-266), this Act shall be deemed to supersede the provisions of such section. Approved September 22, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1889 (H.R. 2794): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-664 accompanying H.R. 2794 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-283 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): Feb. 16, considered and passed Senate. June 13, H.R. 2794 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 1889, amended, passed in lieu. Aug. 9, Senate concurred in House amendments with an amendment. Sept. 9, House concurred in Senate amendment.

30 USC 1005

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