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| Frank Quimby | , 202-208-7291 |
Secretary Salazar to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss Onshore Oil and Natural Gas Leasing and Development
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will hold a news media teleconference to announce the 2010 schedule for onshore oil and gas leasing on U.S. public lands and to discuss the status and progress of development of these resources.
All credentialed news media organizations are invited to participate in the 12 Noon Eastern Time teleconference by dialing 1-888-972-6899 and entering the access code 8027609.
Who: Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
What: News media teleconference concerning onshore oil and gas leasing and development on U.S. public lands in 2010
When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009; 12-Noon Eastern Time; 11:00 AM Central Time; 10:00 AM Mountain Time; 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
Media: All credentialed news organizations are invited to join the teleconference by dialing 1-888- 972-6899 and entering the access code 8027609. Media will be asked to provide name, affiliation and contact phone number.
The BLM manages more land - over 245 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
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