*Administration of Barack Obama, 2011 *

**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.

BARACK OBAMA

The White House,

November 17, 2011.

*Categories:* Communications to Congress : Naval Petroleum Reserves, message extending production period*.*

*Subjects:* Energy : Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserve.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201100876.