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A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
11/27/2024, 7:35 PM
Summary of Bill S 4432
Bill 118 s 4432, also known as the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to permit the mining of specific Federal minerals in accordance with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification is a plan that outlines the guidelines and regulations for mining activities in the Bull Mountains region.
The bill seeks to provide authorization for the extraction of certain Federal minerals within the Bull Mountains area, while ensuring that the mining activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the guidelines set forth in the Mining Plan Modification. This legislation is intended to facilitate the responsible and sustainable extraction of minerals in the region, while also taking into consideration the environmental impact of such activities.
Overall, Bill 118 s 4432 aims to strike a balance between promoting economic development through mining activities and protecting the natural resources and environment of the Bull Mountains region. It is important to note that this bill is still in the legislative process and may undergo changes before it is passed into law.
The bill seeks to provide authorization for the extraction of certain Federal minerals within the Bull Mountains area, while ensuring that the mining activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the guidelines set forth in the Mining Plan Modification. This legislation is intended to facilitate the responsible and sustainable extraction of minerals in the region, while also taking into consideration the environmental impact of such activities.
Overall, Bill 118 s 4432 aims to strike a balance between promoting economic development through mining activities and protecting the natural resources and environment of the Bull Mountains region. It is important to note that this bill is still in the legislative process and may undergo changes before it is passed into law.
Congressional Summary of S 4432
This bill authorizes coal to be mined on approximately 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana. Specifically, it allows all federal coal reserves in such federal land and leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 to be mined in accordance with the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The Bull Mountains Mine is operated by Signal Peak Energy.
This bill directs the Department of the Interior, without modification or delay, to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification to the extent necessary to mine such land.
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Current Status of Bill S 4432
Bill S 4432 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2024. Bill S 4432 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 23, 2024. Bill S 4432's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625. as of November 21, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4432
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4432
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Mining
- Montana
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4432
A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
Comments
Nyla Heath
672
1 year ago
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It could have negative impacts on our environment and communities. We need to think about the long-term consequences before rushing into this. Who knows how it will affect us in the future.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4432
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