16 USC 3141 - Overall study program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3141.

Overall study program

(a)

Area designated

(b)

Purposes

The study shall utilize a systematic interdisciplinary approach to—

(1)

assess the potential oil and gas resources of these lands and make recommendations concerning future use and management of those resources including an evaluation of alternative transportation routes needed for oil and gas development;

(2)

review the wilderness characteristics, and make recommendations for wilderness designation, of these lands; and

(3)

study, and make recommendations for protection of, the wildlife resources of these lands.

(c)

Findings

After completion of the study, the Secretary shall make findings on—

(1)

the potential oil and gas resources of these lands;

(2)

the impact of oil and gas development on the wildlife resources on these lands, particularly the Arctic and Porcupine caribou herds and the polar bear;

(3)

the national need for development of the oil and gas resources of all or any portion of these lands;

(4)

the national interest in preservation of the wilderness characteristics of these lands; and

(5)

the national interest in protection of the wildlife resources of these lands.

(d)

Consultations; opportunity for public review and comment

(e)

Report to President and Congress; annual report to Congress

(f)

Selection and conveyance of land by State and Natives unaffected

(Pub. L. 96–487, title X, § 1001, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2448.)

cite as: 16 USC 3141