118 HR 10528 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 2024-12-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 10528IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 19, 2024Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo 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.