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.

Bill: 118-hr-10528
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2024-12-19
Policy area: Energy
Latest action: action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Summaries:

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10528 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2024 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.

1. 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.