To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to retire coal preference right lease applications for which the Secretary has made an affirmative commercial quantities determination, and for other purposes.

Bill 114 hr 1820, also known as the "Coal Preference Right Lease Retirement Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to give the Secretary of the Interior the authority to retire coal preference right lease applications that have been determined to have commercial quantities of coal. This bill would allow the Secretary to effectively end the application process for these leases, preventing them from moving forward.

The main purpose of this bill is to streamline the leasing process for coal on federal lands by allowing the Secretary to retire applications that have already been deemed to have commercial quantities of coal. This would help to reduce the backlog of lease applications and make the process more efficient.

In addition to authorizing the retirement of these lease applications, the bill also includes provisions for the Secretary to consult with relevant stakeholders and consider the economic impact of retiring these leases. This ensures that the decision to retire a lease application is made thoughtfully and with consideration for all parties involved. Overall, Bill 114 hr 1820 is aimed at improving the efficiency of the coal leasing process on federal lands by allowing the Secretary of the Interior to retire lease applications that have already been determined to have commercial quantities of coal. This bill seeks to balance the needs of industry with environmental considerations and aims to make the leasing process more streamlined and effective.