1976—
Pub. L. 94–579 struck out provisions authorizing withdrawal of public lands from entry or other disposition under the public land laws.
Section 704(a) of
Pub. L. 94–579 provided that the amendment made by that section is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.
Amendment 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 of
Pub. L. 94–579, set out as a note under section
1701 of this title.