This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to clarify and expedite the processing of oil and gas permits and to limit judicial intervention in lease sales. It mandates that the Secretary of the Interior must process applications for permits to drill (APDs) and other authorizations for valid existing leases, even if there are pending civil actions affecting the application or lease, unless a court has already vacated the lease. The legislation establishes a new term limit for permits to drill, making them valid for four years from approval or until the lease expires, whichever comes first. Additionally, it significantly restricts courts from vacating oil and gas lease sales or limiting activities on awarded leases unless there is a risk of imminent and substantial environmental harm with no other equitable remedy available, and it prevents courts from enjoining the award of leases if bids have already been opened or high bidders disclosed.