HR 2262 · 110th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-10· Sponsored by Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]· House

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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(2007-11-05)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2007-11-01
Roll #1033
Yea 244Nay 166
Democrats
220 Yea·3 Nay
Republicans
24 Yea·163 Nay
PassedHouse · 2007-11-01
Roll #1033
Yea 244Nay 166
Democrats
220 Yea·3 Nay
Republicans
24 Yea·163 Nay
FailedHouse · 2007-11-01
Roll #1032
Yea 170Nay 240
Democrats
0 Yea·225 Nay
Republicans
170 Yea·15 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 - Applies this Act to any mining claim, millsite claim, or tunnel site claim located under the general mining laws. Conditions federal issuance of a patent for any mining claim located under the general mining laws upon specified determinations made by the Secretary of the Interior. Subjects production of locatable minerals from a mining claim to a royalty of 8 % of the net smelter return. Sets forth requirements governing: (1) lands open to location; (2) environmental protection standards, including reclamation, in connection with mineral activities on mining claims, millsite claims, or tunnel site claims; and (3) state or local law that meets or exceeds requirements of this Act. Establishes the Abandoned Locatable Minerals Mine Reclamation Fund and the Locatable Minerals Community Impact Assistance Fund. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretaries) to establish user fees to reimburse federal expenditures in administering this Act. Requires the Secretaries to inspect and monitor mineral activities to ensure compliance with the environmental protection requirements of this Act. Amends the Energy …

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 2262, Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007

Oct 29, 2007

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on October 23, 2007</p>

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H.R. 2262, Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007

Oct 29, 2007

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on October 23, 2007

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats