HR. 676In Committee
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.
Exempts specified federal oil gas coal and critical mineral leasing and permitting actions on federal lands from NEPA environmental review by treating them as not major federal actions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Exempts specified federal oil gas coal and critical mineral leasing and permitting actions on federal lands from NEPA environmental review by treating them as not major federal actions
Key points
- Exempt federal energy approvals
- Exempt critical mineral permits
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-23 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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