Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to allow bonus payments for certain coal leases to be paid in 10 equal annual installments.
The bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to change how bonus payments for certain coal leases are structured. It introduces a system where these payments are made in 10 equal annual installments, with the first installment due when the bid for the lease is submitted. This change aims to provide more predictable financial planning for those involved in coal leasing under the Act.
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