H.R. 3195
Lifts the mining ban near the Boundary Waters and reissues mineral leases without judicial review.
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Could bring mining jobs to northeastern Minnesota.
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Superior National Forest Restoration Act This bill rescinds Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN , which bars mining operations on specified Forest Service lands in Minnesota. The bill directs the Forest Service to complete necessary environmental and regulatory review for all mine plans of operations within the Superior National Forest within 18 months of submission; and reissue each cancelled mineral lease, preference right lease, and prospecting permit relating to lands within that forest. A lease or permit reissued under this provision is not subject to judicial review.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, reported to house version.
On Passage, Apr 30, 2024 · Passed