Also, comments may be submitted over the Internet through the NPS Web site at parkplanning.nps.gov. In order to find out about the project, go to that location on the Internet and choose the drop-down menu for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

A Glen Canyon NRA Internet site notes that "Viking holds a valid existing right in the form of a federal oil and gas lease." It does not explain why the agencies are now considering a drilling request made 15 years ago.

Before drilling can be allowed, it adds, the director of the National Park Service would have to "find that the development will not result in a significant adverse effect on the resources or administration of the park units. "

Should the exploration well be successful and Viking wish to conduct further exploration and development of its lease, "Viking must submit additional proposals for further environment analysis."

The NPS Internet site added, "The outcome of this exploratory well is highly speculative."

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