Media Contact: Blake Androff (202) 208-6416
For Immediate Release: November 27, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Obama’s efforts to empower tribal nations and strengthen economies, on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will join Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn to make a major announcement regarding the regulation of surface leasing on Indian lands.

Media may participate by dialing 1-888-769-8791 and providing the access code INTERIOR.

WHO

Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior Kevin K. Washburn, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Donald E. “Del” Laverdure, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs

WHAT

Teleconference/Announcement on Leasing on Tribal Lands

WHAT

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m. EDT

MEDIA

Media are invited to join the teleconference by dialing 1-888-769- 8791 and providing the access code INTERIOR.

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