To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Mr. Daines introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Daines introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Daines introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Directs the Secretary of Interior within 30 days to allow mining of federal coal in approximately 800 acres in Montana consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification approved in 2020.
Who Benefits and How
Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 gains authorization to mine additional federal coal. Montana coal industry benefits from continued operations. Local employment is supported.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Interior Department must approve mining without modification within 30 days. Environmental interests may oppose expanded coal mining. Climate concerns from additional fossil fuel extraction.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes mining under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988
- Covers 800 acres in T. 6 N., R. 27 E., Musselshell County
- References November 18, 2020 concurrence memorandum
- 30-day deadline for Interior approval without delay
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Authorizes mining of federal coal in Montana Bull Mountains consistent with previously approved mining plan
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ensure previously approved mining plan proceeds without further delay"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Amendment 3, Bull Mountains Mine No. 1, approved by Interior November 18, 2020 for Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988
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