; and (2) make available the lands described in paragraph (1) for oil and gas leasing. 7. Protested lease sales Section 17(b)(1)(A) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A) ) is amended by inserting after the seventh sentence the following: The Secretary shall resolve any protest to a lease sale within 60 days following such payment. .