Geothermal leasing

Section 4(b) of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1003(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 2 years and inserting year; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Replacement sales If a lease sale under paragraph (2) for a year is canceled or delayed, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a replacement sale during the same year. (6) Requirement In conducting a lease sale under paragraph (2) in a State described in that paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development and utilization under a land use plan developed or revised under section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 that is in effect for the State..

Section 4(b) of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1003(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 2 years and inserting year; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Replacement sales If a lease sale under paragraph (2) for a year is canceled or delayed, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a replacement sale during the same year. (6) Requirement In conducting a lease sale under paragraph (2) in a State described in that paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development and utilization under a land use plan developed or revised under section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 that is in effect for the State..