This was an obvious plot device to simplify the film for viewers unfamiliar with how the leasing process actually works, but this simply does not happen anywhere at anytime.

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As mentioned above, the new leasing approval process replaces a one-size-fits-all approach with one customized to the proposed use of the land, be it a new home, business, or wind or solar energy project.

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After a laborious process of leasing land, seismic work, permits, drilling the wells, testing the wells, hooking the wells up to pipelines.

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Obama said the federal government would begin the process of leasing some areas off the coasts of Virginia, Alaska and possibly Florida to oil companies for drilling.

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For the purpose of American buyers and readers, it was the Penske Automotive group that brought the Smart Fortwo to market in 2007 and began the process of leasing 100 electric-drive train Smart fortwo cars in 2011.

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