; and (II) does not result in a net loss of Federal land. (ii) Process The Director may carry out clause (i)— (I) through the use of existing processes; or (II) by establishing a process for proposing and carrying out land exchanges under that clause. (B) Easements Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director may acquire from an individual or entity owning land in the vicinity of the Special Management Area an easement for the purpose of increasing access to the Special Management Area. (9) Withdrawals (A) Mining, mineral, and geothermal withdrawal (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the land within the boundaries of the Special Management Area is withdrawn from— (I) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (II) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing. (ii) Exception The Secretary of the Interior may lease oil and gas resources within the boundaries of the Special Management Area if— (I) the lease may only be accessed by directional drilling from a lease that is outside of the Special Management Area