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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act makes some changes to the mining laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 94.3). Exempts from the requirement to obtain an onshore exploration permit wells from which sample materials are acquired, if the well is constructed by a licensed well constructor. Provides that the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries may not impose additional conditions on the transfer of an operating permit. Provides that the department or other permitting agency may not require a land use compatibility statement for activities already authorized by a local jurisdiction.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Oregon's mining laws to simplify permitting processes and reduce administrative burdens. First, the bill exempts wells used for acquiring sample materials from requiring an onshore exploration permit, provided the well is constructed by a licensed well constructor. Second, it modifies the rules for transferring operating permits by prohibiting the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries from denying permit transfers except under specific conditions, such as the successor failing to assume reclamation requirements or not providing required bonds. The bill also limits the department's ability to impose additional conditions on permit transfers beyond those specified in the law. Additionally, the bill prevents the department or other permitting agencies from requiring a land use compatibility statement for activities that have already been authorized by a local jurisdiction. These changes aim to streamline mining-related permitting processes, reduce redundant paperwork, and provide more clarity and predictability for mining operators seeking permits or transferring existing permits.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker. (on 04/01/2025)
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