A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that coal leases be issued by competitive bidding only pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act. Provides that such leases be issued after adoption of comprehensive land use plans prepared in consultation with State and local governments and with opportunity for public review. Eliminates prospecting permits and preference right leases under the Mineral Leasing Act. Provides that coal leases be for a specified term of 20 years and so long thereafter as coal is produced. States that, one year after obtaining a coal lease, lesses would have to submit a development and reclamation plan which must be followed if approved. Broadens the purposes for which moneys paid to the States can be used under the revenue sharing provision of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 so that, in addition to use for roads and schools, such revenues may also be used for police and fire protection and water and sewer facilities.…