Pub. L. 97-451, tit. I, sec. 114 (as amended)
noncompetitive oil and gas lease royalty rates
noncompetitive oil and gas lease royalty rates
Sec. 114. The Secretary is directed to conduct a thorough study of the effects of a change in the royalty rate under section 17(c) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 on: (a) the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas; and (b) the overall revenues generated by such change. Such study shall be completed and submitted to Congress within six months after the date of enactment of this Act.