    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [October 2, 2008]
    [Page 1267]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Extending the Period of Production of the Naval
    Petroleum Reserve
    October 2, 2008

    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, 2009,
    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.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     October 2, 2008.