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S 544119th CongressIntroduced
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Environment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act amends hardrock mining laws to allow multiple mill sites on public land, establishes a fund for abandoned mine reclamation, and clarifies regulatory requirements for operators.
Key Points
- 1Permits operators to locate multiple mill sites up to 5 acres each on public land for waste disposal or mining operations.
- 2Creates the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund using claim maintenance fees to finance reclamation under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- 3Specifies that mill sites do not convey mineral rights and maintains existing environmental protections on withdrawn lands.
Impact Areas
Hardrock mining operatorsPublic lands under federal jurisdictionAbandoned mine reclamation programsFederal agencies (Interior and Agriculture)
Generated by legislative-analyzer-v3 on Nov 10, 2025