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Mineral Leasing Act

A federal law from 1920 that governs the leasing of public lands for the development of coal, oil, gas, and other minerals.

Application for a Permit to Drill (APD)

A formal request submitted by an oil or gas company to a government agency, like the Bureau of Land Management, to get approval to drill a new well.

Civil Action

A lawsuit brought to enforce, redress, or protect private rights, often between private parties or between a private party and the government, as opposed to criminal cases.

Remand

When a higher court sends a case back to a lower court or an agency for further action or reconsideration, often to fix an error or take new information into account.

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

A detailed report required by federal law for major government actions that significantly affect the quality of the human environment, outlining potential environmental effects and alternatives.

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)

A federal law that governs oil, gas, and other mineral leasing and development on the Outer Continental Shelf, which is the submerged lands off the coast of the United States.