Public Land Facts

Over 80 Major Statutes affect oil and gas exploration and development on public lands, including:

• Mineral Leasing Act of 1920
• Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Land
  August 7, 1947
• Taylor Grazing Act of 1934
• Materials Disposal Act of July 31, 1947
• Wild Horses and Burros Act of 1971
• Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
• Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978
• Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980