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Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 2, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3905

Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 30, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill declares that minerals with the National Forest System (NFS) lands in Minnesota shall not be subject to withdrawal from disposition under U.S. mineral and geothermal leasing laws unless such withdrawal is approved by an Act of Congress.

(Sec. 3) The bill prohibits any extension or establishment of national monuments on NFS lands in Minnesota except by express authorization of Congress.

(Sec. 4) The bill declares that certain mineral leases issued within the exterior boundaries of NFS lands in Minnesota are indeterminate preference right leases that shall be: (1) issued for an initial 20-year period; and, (2) after such period, shall be renewable for 10-year periods if the lessee has complied with the terms and conditions of the lease during the 20-year period and on the condition that, at the end of each 10-year renewal period, Interior may readjust lease terms and conditions to encourage production or to address changing conditions within the lease area.

Interior may: (1) suspend operations under a lease when the lease can only be operated at a loss due to market conditions or when operations are interrupted by strikes; and (2) issue permits for the use of surface lands subject to, but not included in, the lease for the exploration, development, and use of the deposits covered by the lease.

This bill applies to all such mineral leases within the exterior boundaries of NFS lands in Minnesota, including: (1) leases that are not effective as of enactment of this bill; and (2) the existing hard rock mineral leases for Superior National Forest identified as MNES-01352 and MNES-01353.

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) shall also apply to all such mineral leases within those boundaries. In the case of the renewal of such hard rock mineral leases, the Bureau of Land Management must complete the pending environmental assessment under NEPA within 30 days of this bill's enactment.

What just happenedDec 1, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6](R-MN)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Dec 1, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Nov 30, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 30, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 643).

  4. Nov 30, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 643).

  5. Nov 30, 2017FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 3905. (consideration: CR H9535-9536)

  6. Nov 29, 2017FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 3905 is postponed.

  7. Nov 29, 2017FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  8. Nov 29, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 631, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 1.

  9. Nov 29, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 3905.

  10. Nov 29, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3905.

  11. Nov 29, 2017FloorH8D000

    The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.

  12. Nov 29, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 631. (consideration: CR H9498-9512; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H9498-9499)

  13. Nov 29, 2017FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 631 passed House.

  14. Nov 28, 2017FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 631 Reported to House. The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.

  15. Nov 21, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.

  16. Nov 21, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-422.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Nov 21, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-422.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Nov 8, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Nov 8, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Nov 8, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Nov 8, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Nov 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Oct 5, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. Oct 5, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  25. Oct 2, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Oct 2, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Oct 2, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 30, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill declares that minerals with the National Forest System (NFS) lands in Minnesota shall not be subject to withdrawal from disposition under U.S. mineral and geothermal leasing laws unless such withdrawal is approved by an Act of Congress.

(Sec. 3) The bill prohibits any extension or establishment of national monuments on NFS lands in Minnesota except by express authorization of Congress.

(Sec. 4) The bill declares that certain mineral leases issued within the exterior boundaries of NFS lands in Minnesota are indeterminate preference right leases that shall be: (1) issued for an initial 20-year period; and, (2) after such period, shall be renewable for 10-year periods if the lessee has complied with the terms and conditions of the lease during the 20-year period and on the condition that, at the end of each 10-year renewal period, Interior may readjust lease terms and conditions to encourage production or to address changing conditions within the lease area.

Interior may: (1) suspend operations under a lease when the lease can only be operated at a loss due to market conditions or when operations are interrupted by strikes; and (2) issue permits for the use of surface lands subject to, but not included in, the lease for the exploration, development, and use of the deposits covered by the lease.

This bill applies to all such mineral leases within the exterior boundaries of NFS lands in Minnesota, including: (1) leases that are not effective as of enactment of this bill; and (2) the existing hard rock mineral leases for Superior National Forest identified as MNES-01352 and MNES-01353.

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) shall also apply to all such mineral leases within those boundaries. In the case of the renewal of such hard rock mineral leases, the Bureau of Land Management must complete the pending environmental assessment under NEPA within 30 days of this bill's enactment.

Introduced in HouseOct 2, 2017

Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act

This bill declares that minerals with the National Forest System (NFS) lands in Minnesota shall not be subject to withdrawal from disposition under U.S. mineral and geothermal leasing laws unless such withdrawal is approved by an Act of Congress.

The bill prohibits any extension or establishment of national monuments on NFS lands in Minnesota except by express authorization of Congress.

The bill declares that certain mineral leases issued within the exterior boundaries of NFS lands in Minnesota are indeterminate preference right leases that shall be: (1) issued for an initial 20-year period; and, (2) after such period, shall be renewable for 10-year periods if the lessee has complied with the terms and conditions of the lease during the 20-year period and on the condition that, at the end of each 10-year renewal period, Interior may readjust lease terms and conditions to encourage production or to address changing conditions within the lease area. Interior may: (1) suspend operations under a lease when the lease can only be operated at a loss due to market conditions or when operations are interrupted by strikes; and (2) issue permits for the use of surface lands subject to, but not included in, the lease for the exploration, development, and use of the deposits covered by the lease. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 shall apply to all such mineral leases.

Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act — Informed