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S 3045119th CongressIn Committee
COAL Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 23, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-Wyoming)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The COAL Act requires the Department of the Interior to expedite coal lease applications and mining approvals, while eliminating the federal coal leasing moratorium established in 2016.
Key Points
- 1Mandates immediate processing and approval of qualified coal lease applications
- 2Requires publication of draft environmental assessments and finalization of fair market values
- 3Directs approval of previously awarded coal leases for mining activities
- 4Nullifies Secretarial Order 3338 (federal coal moratorium) with no force or effect
- 5Applies to applications pending as of enactment date with NEPA review commenced
- 6Expedited timeline for all intermediate actions necessary for lease grants
Impact Areas
Coal mining industry and developersBureau of Land ManagementDepartment of the InteriorEnvironmental review and NEPA complianceCoal-dependent communities and economies
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