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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.
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.
Summary
- Exempts federal actions related to issuing or renewing leases, easements, or rights-of-way for oil, gas, and coal exploration on federal lands from National Environmental Policy Act requirements.
- Exempts federal actions related to issuing or renewing permits for critical mineral extraction on federal lands from National Environmental Policy Act requirements.
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Sponsor (1)
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![Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/H001096.thumb.jpg)
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. (R-WY)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Harriet M. Hageman’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- Employer not reported $186,467
- DEERING WINE $13,200
- ENTREPRENEUR $9,352
- NEWSMAX $6,849
- TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION $6,600
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Actions (2)
- Jan 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · house
- Jan 23, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 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. <all>
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