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Message to the Congress Extending the Period of Production of the Naval Petroleum Reserves

November 17, 2011

To the Congress of the United States:

Consistent with section 7422(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, 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, 2012, the expiration date of the currently authorized period of production.

Attached is a copy of the report investigating continued production of the Reserves, consistent with section 7422(c)(2)(B) of title 10. In light of the findings contained in the report, I certify that continued production from the Naval Petroleum Reserves is in the national interest.

Signature of Barack Obama

Barack Obama

The White House,

November 17, 2011.

Barack Obama, Message to the Congress Extending the Period of Production of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/297550

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