Coordination of geothermal leasing and permitting on Federal lands

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Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE > CHAPTER 149—NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II—RENEWABLE ENERGY > Part B—Geothermal Energy

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Not later than 180 days after August 8, 2005 , the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall enter into and submit to Congress a memorandum of understanding in accordance with this section, the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (as amended by this Act) [ 30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.], and other applicable laws, regarding coordination of leasing and permitting for geothermal development of public lands and National Forest System lands under their respective jurisdictions.

( Pub. L. 109–58, title II, § 225 , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 665 .)

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