WASHINGTON - Today, November 28, 2011, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk will hold a media teleconference to announce a sweeping reform of federal leasing regulations for American Indian lands that will help to expedite economic development and spur renewable energy development in Indian Country.
Media wishing to participate in the 12:00 pm noon (Eastern Time) conference call should dial 1- 888-606-7043; the passcode is LAND LEASE.
WHO: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk
WHAT: News media teleconference on land lease regulation reform
WHEN: Monday, November 28, 2011; 12:00 pm noon (Eastern Time)
WHERE: Media wishing to participate in the teleconference call should dial 1-888-606- 7043; the passcode is LAND LEASE.
