Sec. 913. Administrative protest documentation reform
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Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226(p) ) is further amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall collect a $5,000 documentation fee to accompany each protest for a lease, right-of-way, or application for permit to drill. Of all fees collected under this paragraph, 50 percent shall remain in the field office where they are collected and used to process protests subject to appropriation. .