Oil, Gas and Other Mineral Extraction

Laws, regulations and policy for managing the extraction of minerals beneath national wildlife refuges are outlined in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manual Chapter 612 FW1, "Minerals Management Policy."

Citation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manual Chapter 612 FW1, "Minerals Management Policy"
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.