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42 USC Ch. 78: Front Matter
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 78-NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA

CHAPTER 78-NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA

Sec.
6501.
"Petroleum" defined.
6502.
Designation of National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska; reservation of lands; disposition and conveyance of mineral materials, lands, etc., preexisting property rights.
6503.
Transfer of jurisdiction, duties, property, etc., to Secretary of the Interior from Secretary of Navy.
(a)
Transfer of jurisdiction over reserve; date of transfer.
(b)
Protection of environmental, fish and wildlife, and historical or scenic values; promulgation of rules and regulations.
(c)
Contract responsibilities and functions.
(d)
Equipment, facilities, and other properties used in connection with operation of reserve; transfer without reimbursement.
(e)
Unexpended funds previously appropriated for use in connection with reserve and civilian personnel ceilings assigned to management and operation of reserve.
6504.
Administration of reserve.
(a)
Congressional authorization as precondition for production and development of petroleum.
(b)
Conduct of exploration within designated areas to protect surface values.
(c)
Continuation of ongoing petroleum exploration program by Secretary of Navy prior to date of transfer of jurisdiction; duties of Secretary of Navy prior to transfer date.
(d)
Commencement of petroleum exploration by Secretary of the Interior as of date of transfer of jurisdiction; powers and duties of Secretary of the Interior in conduct of exploration.
6505.
Executive department responsibility for studies to determine procedures used in development, production, transportation, and distribution of petroleum resources in reserve; reports to Congress by President; establishment of task force by Secretary of the Interior; purposes; membership; report and recommendations to Congress by Secretary; contents.
6506.
Applicability of antitrust provisions; plans and proposals submitted to Congress to contain report by Attorney General on impact of plans and proposals on competition.
6507.
Authorization of appropriations; Federal financial assistance for increased municipal services and facilities in communities located on or near reserve resulting from authorized exploration and study activities.
6508.
Competitive leasing of oil and gas.