CHAPTER 1 WASHINGTON HINDSIGHT ON THE ONSHORE LEASING REFORM

• Jurisdiction: United States

Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1987
(Mar 1988)
CHAPTER 1
WASHINGTON HINDSIGHT ON THE ONSHORE LEASING REFORM
RICHARD T. HUGHES
CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
Washington, D.C.

I. THE EARLY YEARS (1976-1980)

A. THE ARKLA v. TXO CASE BECAN

B. SENATOR BUMPERS (D-AR)

C. CONGRESSMAN MILLER (D-CA)

II. THE MIDDLE YEARS (1981-1984)

A. SENATOR WALLOP AND CONGRESSMAN CHENEY

B. THE AMOS DRAW INCIDENT

C. THE ARKLA v. TXO CASE CONCLUDED

III. THE FINAL YEARS (1985-1987)

A. 1985 — TURNING...