For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 9, 2002
Message to the Congress of the United States
In accordance with section 201(3) of the Naval Petroleum Reserves
Production Act of 1976 (10 U.S.C. 7422(c)(2)), I am informing you of my
decision to extend the period of production of the Naval Petroleum
Reserves for a period of 3 years from April 5, 2003, the expiration
date of the currently authorized period of production.
Enclosed is a copy of the report investigating the necessity of
continued production of the reserves as required by section
201(3)(c)(2)(B) of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of
1976. In light of the findings contained in the report, I certify that
continued production from the Naval Petroleum Reserves is in the
national interest.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 9, 2002.
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