Allows the Secretary of the Interior to lease mineral deposits in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with city consent.
The bill enables the Secretary of the Interior to lease mineral deposits within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico, subject to the city's written consent. This overrides exclusions in the Mineral Leasing Act for incorporated cities. The leasing process follows the Mineral Leasing Act and applicable federal laws. The term "covered land" includes U.S.-owned and acquired land within Carlsbad.
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