Section 704(a) of
Pub. L. 94–579 provided that the repeal is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.
Repeal by
Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see section 701(a) of
Pub. L. 94–579, set out as a note under section
1701 of Title
43, Public Lands.