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- H.R.4748
H.R.4748: Mineral Exploration and Development Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced May 16, 2002
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2002
- See the fourteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (20 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Mineral Exploration and Development Act of 2002 - Sets forth guidelines for mineral exploration and development on public domain lands. Declares, under certain conditions, that holders of mining claims executed under this Act have the exclusive right of possession and use of the claimed land for mineral activities.Subjects existing and/or future unpatented mining claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites, with specified exceptions, to an annual...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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| May 16, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.) |