Bill > HR1501

This bill aims to modify the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act by explicitly including mining activities as a "covered project" in the legislation's scope. Specifically, the bill amends Section 41001(6)(A) of the FAST Act by inserting the word "mining" before "or any other sector," which effectively broadens the definition of projects eligible for expedited federal permitting review. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a recently proposed rule (published on September 22, 2023) that would have revised the scope of mining sector projects under the FAST Act. By making these changes, the bill seeks to streamline the permitting process for domestic mining projects and prevent potential regulatory restrictions, ultimately aiming to support and potentially accelerate mining development in the United States.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1501/all-info