To adjust the boundary of the Mojave National Preserve in the State of California to include the land within the Castle Mountains National Monument.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill expands the Mojave National Preserve in California by adding approximately 20,920 acres from the Castle Mountains National Monument. It establishes a transition framework where mining operations can continue under Bureau of Land Management oversight until activities cease, after which the land transfers to National Park Service management.
Who Benefits and How
Conservation groups and environmental advocates benefit from increased protected land under National Park Service management. The National Park Service gains administrative jurisdiction over additional parkland. Local communities near the preserve may benefit from increased tourism and preserved natural resources.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Mining companies operating in the Castle Mountain Mine Area face eventual loss of access once mining activities cease or after 10 years of inactivity. The Bureau of Land Management will eventually lose administrative jurisdiction over this land. However, the bill explicitly protects valid existing rights, so current mining operations can continue.
Key Provisions
- Adds 20,920 acres of Castle Mountains National Monument to Mojave National Preserve
- BLM continues managing the Castle Mountain Mine Area until mining terminates or 10 years pass without commercial activity
- Protects water resources for the expanded preserve
- Preserves all valid existing rights including mining claims
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Adjusts the boundary of the Mojave National Preserve in California to include approximately 20,920 acres of land from the Castle Mountains National Monument, with provisions for transitioning mining areas from BLM to NPS management.
Key Policy Areas
Public Lands, Conservation, Mining
Primary Purpose
Adjusts the boundary of the Mojave National Preserve in California to include approximately 20,920 acres of land from the Castle Mountains National Monument, with provisions for transitioning mining areas from BLM to NPS management.
Policy Domains
Section 2 - Addition of Castle Mountains National Monument land
Identified Gains
- National Park Service
- Conservation organizations
- Local tourism industry
- Environmental advocates
Identified Costs
- Mining companies
- Bureau of Land Management
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Mr. Padilla introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service
Conservation and environmental advocacy organizations
Mining companies with valid existing rights in Castle Mountain Mine Area
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The map accompanying Presidential Proclamation 9394
The Mojave National Preserve
Presidential Proclamation 9394, dated February 12, 2016 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note)
The Secretary of the Interior
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