Search Results for keywords:"coal mining"

Search Results: keywords:"coal mining"

H. R. 676 — 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.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:275
H. R. 676 proposes to exempt certain Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on specific Federal lands from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). This bill specifies that activities such as issuing, granting, or renewing...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that certain actions, like letting people look for and take oil, gas, and minerals on some lands, don't have to follow usual environmental rules. It's like skipping a big check-up to make sure the land stays safe and healthy.
S. 4432 — To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:597
S. 4432 allows for the mining of certain Federal minerals in line with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. This plan specifically pertains to the mining of Federal coal reserves at Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 in Musselshell County, Montana. The Secretary of the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4432 is a plan that lets certain minerals be taken from the ground in a specific part of Montana. The boss in charge of this has to quickly say yes to the plan without making changes, even if it might upset some people or animals nearby.
H. R. 8062 — To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to strengthen control of the environmental impacts of surface coal mining, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,160
H.R. 8062 aims to make changes to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to enhance how environmental impacts of surface coal mining are managed. The bill introduces stricter requirements for reclamation plans, demands updates to permits when mining operations...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when people dig for coal on the surface of the land, they take really good care of the environment, like making sure plants grow back and water stays clean, even if they stop digging halfway.

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