H.R. 676

119 HR 676 IH: To exempt Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on certain Federal lands from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-01-23
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 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 676  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   January 23, 2025   Ms. Hageman  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Natural Resources    A BILL
To exempt Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on certain Federal lands from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
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NEPA exemption for Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on certain Federal lands
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following shall not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ):
(1)
Issuing, granting, or renewing a lease, easement, or right-of-way under the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ) for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or coal.
(2)
Issuing, granting, or renewing a permit or other authorization under the Mining Law of 1872 ( 30 U.S.C. 22 et seq. ) for the exploration, location, development, or extraction of a critical mineral on land that is open to mineral entry.