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Publication in Federal egis er.

PUBLIC LAW 97-394—DEC. 30, 1982

boundaries of which the leased lands are located. Such funds shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury to the appropriate State in accordance with section 35, and such funds shall be distributed by the State only to those counties, municipalities, or jurisdictional subdivisions impacted by oil shale development and/or where the lease is sited."; and "(9) An offsite lease shall remain subject to leasing under the other provisions of this Act where such leasing would not be incompatible with the offsite lease. "(d) In recognition of the unique character of oil shale development: "(1) In determining whether to offer or issue an offsite lease under subsection (c), the Secretary shall consult with the Governor and appropriate State, local, and tribal officials of the State where the lands to be leased are located, and of any additional State likely to be affected significantly by the social, economic, or environmental effects of development under such lease, in order to coordinate Federal and State planning processes, minimize duplication of permits, avoid delays, and anticipate and mitigate likely impacts of development. "(2) The Secretary may issue an offsite lease under subsection (d) after consideration of (A) the need for leasing, (B) impacts on the environment and other resource values, (C) socioeconomic factors, and (D) information from consultations with the Governors of the affected States. "(3) Before determining whether to offer an offsite lease under subsection (c), the Secretary shall seek the recommendation of the Governor of the State in which the lands to be leased are located as to whether or not to lease such lands, what alternative actions are available, and what special conditions could be added to the proposed lease to mitigate impacts. The Secretary shall accept the recommendations of the Governor if he determines that they provide for a reasonable balance between the national interest and the State's interests. The Secretary shall communicate to the Governor, in writing, and publish in the Federal Register the reasons ^^^ ^^^ determination to accept or reject such Governor's recommendations.''. Approved December 30, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 7356: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 97-942 (Coram, on Appropriations) and No. 97-978 (Coram. of Conference). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Dec. 3, considered and passed House. Dec. 13, 14, considered and passed Senate, araended. Dec. 18, House agreed to conference report; concurred in certain Senate araendraents and in others with araendraents. Dec. 19, Senate agreed to conference report; concurred in House amendments.

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