The Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026 imposes conditions on mineral materials sales contracts and free use permits for large-scale.
The Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026 mandates specific conditions for mineral materials sales contracts and free use permits under the Materials Act of 1947 for large-scale mineral extraction projects near urban communities. These conditions include a rail or lower-impact transportation analysis, a haul route impact assessment, a trip management plan, and a water use and conservation plan. The Secretary of the Interior can suspend operations or terminate contracts if these conditions are not met.
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