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Show 7. Minerals and Hydrocarbons Current Situation ( CS) Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C Public Trust/ Protection Consistent with implied conservation management objectives of Section 23- 21- 5. Same as CS. Shifts management direction toward wildlife, scenic and recreation resource protection. Allows OGH resource development if compatible with other resource values. Stipulations may be so onerous in some locations that OGH development would not be economically feasible. Wetlands, recreation, wildlife and viewshed values relatively more at risk. 7.2 Review Mineral Leasing policies. Feasibility/ Effectiveness No time or cost implications. Same as CS. Minimal cost to determine new stipulations. Significant costs involved in cleaning up Rozel Point. Minimal cost savings by eliminating competitive bidding process, but increases the potential for some reduction in income from lower lease rental. Possible Impacts Procedures and lease zones provide long- term resource protection. Same as CS. More lease stipulations will be made known up front in procedure. Potential for an added measure of protection through more stipulations. Same as CS. Absence of competitive process may result in more acreage under lease thereby increasing economic development potential. 193 |