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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.
H. RES. 1252 Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.
Summary
This resolution directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide the House of Representatives with documents relating to a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest and the Duluth Complex, within 14 days of adoption. The resolution requests all documents and communications relating to minerals found in the Duluth Complex, the mineral withdrawal process, and impacts on Twin Metals' mining operation. It also seeks documents on the impact of a two-year pause on mineral activity, including effects on national security, mineral supply chains, foreign dependence, and state and local economic effects. Additionally, the resolution requests copies of any meetings or communications between the Secretary of the Interior and environmental advocacy groups about the mineral withdrawal application.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN)
Actions (12)
- Sep 28, 2022 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 117. · house
- Sep 28, 2022 Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-500. · house
- Sep 21, 2022 Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 18. · house
- Sep 15, 2022 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. · house
- Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged. · house
- Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged. · house
- Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged. · house
- Jul 23, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. · house
- Jul 23, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. · house
- Jul 23, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. · house
- Jul 22, 2022 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · house
- Jul 22, 2022 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 22, 2022
Mr. Stauber submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
September 28, 2022
Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed [Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic]
RESOLUTION
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest and composition of the Duluth Complex, including the following:
(1) All documents and communications relating to the minerals found within the Duluth complex, including but not limited to any reference to—
(A) the amount of copper or recognized critical minerals found; and
(B) minerals needed for infrastructure, renewable energy, or electric vehicle production.
(2) All documents and communications referring or relating to initiating the mineral withdrawal process within Superior National Forest.
(3) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the mineral withdrawal on Twin Metals operation, including but not limited to any reference to—
(A) preventing production of minerals;
(B) union project labor agreements; and
(C) the loss of economic benefits at the State and local level.
(4) All documents and communications referring or relating to the analysis of Twin Metal’s mining operation plan.
(5) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the two-year pause on mineral activity in Superior National Forest while the mineral withdrawal application is considered, including but not limited to any reference to—
(A) national security implications;
(B) mineral supply chain stability implications;
(C) increased dependence on foreign minerals; and
(D) the economic losses at the State and local level.
(6) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, and environmental advocacy groups referring or relating to the mineral withdrawal application in Superior National Forest. House Calendar No. 117
117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1252
[Report No. 117-500]
RESOLUTION
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.
September 28, 2022
Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
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