Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation, titled the Domestic Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act, establishes codified notice requirements for mineral exploration activities conducted on certain public lands. It specifically targets exploration projects that result in a surface disturbance of not more than 25 acres , encompassing activities such as drilling, trenching, and geophysical surveys. The bill clarifies that these activities are distinct from casual use but do not include the extraction of material for commercial use or sale. Under the Act, operators must submit a notice to the Secretary concerned (Interior or Agriculture) at least 15 days prior to beginning exploration. This notice must include specified information and be accompanied by adequate financial assurance to cover potential impacts. The Secretary is then required to review the submission within 15 days, either permitting the activity to proceed if all conditions are met or notifying the operator of any missing information.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchLand use and conservationMining
Domestic ORE Act
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This legislation, titled the Domestic Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act, establishes codified notice requirements for mineral exploration activities conducted on certain public lands. It specifically targets exploration projects that result in a surface disturbance of not more than 25 acres , encompassing activities such as drilling, trenching, and geophysical surveys. The bill clarifies that these activities are distinct from casual use but do not include the extraction of material for commercial use or sale. Under the Act, operators must submit a notice to the Secretary concerned (Interior or Agriculture) at least 15 days prior to beginning exploration. This notice must include specified information and be accompanied by adequate financial assurance to cover potential impacts. The Secretary is then required to review the submission within 15 days, either permitting the activity to proceed if all conditions are met or notifying the operator of any missing information.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.