Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023

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Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023

This bill sets forth a process to allow mine operations to use, occupy, and conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered on the land.

Congress
118

Number
S - 1281

Introduced on
2023-04-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023

This bill sets forth a process to allow mine operations to use, occupy, and conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered on the land.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Energy

Potential Impact
Land use and conservation
Mining
User charges and fees

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/11/2023

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023

This bill sets forth a process to allow mine operations to use, occupy, and conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of...


Latest Action12/12/2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.