Mining Law

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mining Law - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to authorize the prospecting, exploration, and development of hardrock mineral deposits in leasable lands in accordance with this Act; except that no permit, license, or lease shall be issued on lands within the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, or the National Wilderness Preservation System, which are open to mineral entry and location under the Mining Law of 1872 and related Acts, upon the effective date of passage of this Act, unless the Secretary determines: (1) that exploration, development, and production may be conducted in a manner consistent with the purpose of which such system was established; and (2) that any surface disturbance can be restored to its original or other similarly appropriate condition consistent with the purpose for which such system was established. Stipulates that no permit shall be required for prospecting on leasable lands. Directs the Secretary to require a person to obtain a permit for on the ground prospecting for hardrock minerals on: (1) leasable lands within the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Wild and…