Amendment provided that subject to valid existing rights, no surface patent could be issued with respect to any claims in the river corridor areas protected by the legislation.

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Amendment Number
420
Description
Amendment provided that subject to valid existing rights, no surface patent could be issued with respect to any claims in the river corridor areas protected by the legislation.
Purpose
An amendment to prevent further issuance of mining patents within the designated river corridors. The amendment recognizes existing mine claims while specifying that the land remain in the federal domain and be restored to its original condition after mining.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 19, 1990
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
13:09:55
Submitted Date
Apr 19, 1990
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 10, 2021
Amendment 420 — Informed