Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 6898.5

Notwithstanding Section 6898, any lease in effect on July 1, 1991, of lands, within the bed of Owens Lake for the development of minerals other than oil and gas and geothermal resources may be immediately extended by the commission for an additional 20 years beyond its current expiration date, with the subsequent lease renewal in accordance with Section 6898.