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Oppose Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council Proposed Rule on Limiting FAST-41 Eligibility Interagency Working Group on Mining Regulations, Laws, and Permitting report recommendations Oppose CEQ Phase 2 NEPA proposed rule Support S. 2781, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act Support S. 1456, Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources Act Support S. 912 and H.R. 2685, the Mining Schools Act of 2023 Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Oppose BLM Proposed Rule on Conservation and Landscape Health Support permitting provisions in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3746 Oppose Clean Energy Mineral Reform Act, S. 1742 and H.R. 3495 Support S. 1281, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

Duration: January 1, 2008 to present

General Issues: Natural Resources, Defense, Energy/Nuclear, Environmental/Superfund

Spending: about $1,045,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), U.S. Forest Service, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Small Business Administration (SBA), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), White House Office, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)

Bills mentioned

H.R.520: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act

Sponsor: Mark Amodei (R-Nev.)

S.883: American Mineral Security Act of 2015

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

H.R.1937: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mark Amodei (R-Nev.)

H.R.687: Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013

Sponsor: Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)

H.R.5205: Northern Nevada Land Conservation and Economic Development Act

Sponsor: Mark Amodei (R-Nev.)

H.R.4716: Sage Grouse Protection and Conservation Act

Sponsor: Cory Gardner (R-Colo.)

S.2394: Sage Grouse Protection and Conservation Act

Sponsor: Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)

S.1600: Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

S.2156: Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

H.R.761: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013

Sponsor: Mark Amodei (R-Nev.)

S.1113: Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

H.R.4402: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012

Sponsor: Mark Amodei (R-Nev.)

H.R.1904: Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011

Sponsor: Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)

H.R.2011: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011

Sponsor: Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.)

H.R.5088: America's Commitment to Clean Water Act

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.796: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

H.R.3201: Locatable Mineral Royalty and Reclamation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.)

H.R.3203: Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act

Sponsor: Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.)

S.787: Clean Water Restoration Act

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

H.R.1310: Clean Water Protection Act

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.699: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.)

S.140: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.980: Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.644: Grand Canyon Watersheds Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

H.R.2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Sponsor: Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

H.R.5151: Wild Monongahela Act: A National Legacy for West Virginia's Special Places

Sponsor: Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.)

H.R.2262: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007

Sponsor: Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.)

S.2015: National Scenic Trails Parity Act

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

S.2019: Restoring Oversight for Members of Congress Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.2579: Materials Act of 1947

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

S.1386: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019

Sponsor: Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

H.R.2531: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act

Sponsor: Mark Amodei (R-Nev.)

S.1317: American Mineral Security Act

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

S.714: Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of...

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

H.R.2532: Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

S.22: Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.7061: American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act of 2020

Sponsor: Michael Waltz (R-Fla.)

H.R.803: Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act

Sponsor: Diana DeGette (D-Colo.)

H.R.859: Protecting American Energy Jobs Act

Sponsor: Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.)

H.R.1052: Grand Canyon Protection Act

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

S.3571: Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2022

Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

S.3915: Mining Schools Act of 2022

Sponsor: John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

S.3809: Apply the Science Act

Sponsor: Mike Braun (R-Ind.)

H.R.2794: Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act

Sponsor: Betty McCollum (D-Minn.)

H.R.7580: Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act of 2022

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

H.R.8981: Securing America’s Mineral Supply Chains Act of 2022

Sponsor: Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.)

H.R.8928: Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2022

Sponsor: Pete Stauber (R-Minn.)

S.387: Grand Canyon Protection Act

Sponsor: Kyrsten Sinema (ID-Ariz.)

H.R.1: Lower Energy Costs Act

Sponsor: Steve Scalise (R-La.)

S.912: Mining Schools Act of 2023

Sponsor: John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

S.1456: SPUR Act

Sponsor: John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

H.CON.RES.34: Expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the...

Sponsor: Pete Stauber (R-Minn.)

H.R.3195: Superior National Forest Restoration Act

Sponsor: Pete Stauber (R-Minn.)

H.R.3746: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

Sponsor: Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.)

H.R.2685: Mining Schools Act of 2023

Sponsor: Burgess Owens (R-Utah)

S.1742: Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act of 2023

Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

H.R.3495: Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act of 2023

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

S.1281: Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023

Sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.)

S.2781: Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024

Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

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Lobbyists

Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.

Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Laura Skaer	n/a
Matthew Ellsworth	n/a
Mark Compton	n/a
Sidney Smith	n/a

Disclosures Filed

Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.

1st Quarter, 2024

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 25. Original Filing: 301577181.xml

Lobbying Issues

Oppose Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council Proposed Rule on Limiting FAST-41 Eligibility Interagency Working Group on Mining Regulations, Laws, and Permitting report recommendations Oppose CEQ Phase 2 NEPA proposed rule Support S. 2781, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act Support S. 1456, Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources Act Support S. 912 and H.R. 2685, the Mining Schools Act of 2023 Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Oppose BLM Proposed Rule on Conservation and Landscape Health Support permitting provisions in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3746 Oppose Clean Energy Mineral Reform Act, S. 1742 and H.R. 3495 Support S. 1281, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

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4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15. Original Filing: 301524801.xml

Lobbying Issues

Oppose SEC proposed rule on Natural Asset Companies Oppose USFWS Missouri Headwaters Conservation Area Oppose Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council Proposed Rule on Limiting FAST-41 Eligibility Interagency Working Group on Mining Regulations, Laws, and Permitting report recommendations Oppose CEQ Phase 2 NEPA proposed rule U.S. Forest Service 228A surface management Regulations Support S. 2781, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act Support S. 1456, Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources Act Support S. 912 and H.R. 2685, the Mining Schools Act of 2023 Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Oppose BLM Proposed Rule on Conservation and Landscape Health Support permitting provision in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3746 Oppose Clean Energy Mineral Reform Act, S. 1742 and H.R. 3495 Support S. 1281, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

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3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2023. Original Filing: 301501810.xml

Lobbying Issues

Interagency Working Group on Mining Regulations, Laws, and Permitting CEQ Phase 2 NEPA proposed rule U.S. Forest Service 228A surface management Regulations Support S. 2781, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act Support permitting reform Support S. 1456, Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources Act Support S. 912 and H.R. 2685, the Mining Schools Act of 2023 Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Oppose BLM Proposed Rule on Conservation and Landscape Health Support H. Con. Res. 34, disapproving the mineral withdrawal in the Superior National Forest Support H.R. 3195, Superior National Forest Restoration Act Support permitting provision in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3746 Oppose Clean Energy Mineral Reform Act, S. 1742 and H.R. 3495 Support S. 1281, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

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2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2023. Original Filing: 301478479.xml

Lobbying Issues

Interagency Working Group on Mining Regulations, Laws, and Permitting CEQ Guidance on Greenhouse Gas Consideration in NEPA U.S. Forest Service 228A surface management Regulations Support the introduction of Good Samaritan legislation Support permitting reform Support S. 1456, Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources Act Support S. 912, the Mining Schools Act of 2023 Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Oppose BLM Proposed Rule on Conservation and Landscape Health Support H. Con. Res. 34, disapproving the mineral withdrawal in the Superior National Forest Support H.R. 3195, Superior National Forest Restoration Act Support permitting provision in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3746 Support H.R. 2685, Mining Schools Act Oppose Clean Energy Mineral Reform Act, S. 1742 and H.R. 3495 Support S. 1281, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

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1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301463991.xml

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4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2023. Original Filing: 301429695.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301416989.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2022. Original Filing: 301387946.xml

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1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2022. Original Filing: 301356924.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2022 (S. 3571) Support the Mining Schools Act of 2022 (S. 3915) Support provision of the 2020 NEPA rule Input on the American the Beautiful Initiative Input on Greater Sage Sage Grouse rulemaking scoping Input on Water of the U.S. rulemaking Oppose cancelation of mineral leases in Minnesota Support the American Critical Mineral Independence Act Oppose the introduction of punitive Mining Law reform legislation Oppose punitive revisions to the BLM's 3809 regulations Support inclusion of minerals permitting provisions in infrastructure legislation Oppose hardrock mining provisions in the House budget reconciliation package (Build Back Better Act) Oppose inclusion of hardrock mining provisions from the House budget reconciliation package in the Senate

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4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2022. Original Filing: 301324447.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support the Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act Support the American Critical Mineral Independence Act Support and encourage Good Samaritan legislation and tools for Abandoned Mine Land cleanup Oppose the introduction of punitive Mining Law reform legislation Oppose H.R. 1052, Grand Canyon Protection Act Oppose punitive revisions to the BLM's 3809 regulations Support inclusion of minerals permitting provisions in infrastructure legislation Oppose hardrock mining provisions in the House budget reconciliation package (Build Back Better Act) Oppose inclusion of hardrock mining provisions from the House budget reconciliation package in the Senate Advocate for revisions to the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory

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3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2021. Original Filing: 301302399.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support the Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act Support the American Critical Mineral Independence Act Support and encourage Good Samaritan legislation and tools for Abandoned Mine Land cleanup Oppose the introduction of punitive Mining Law reform legislation Oppose H.R. 1052, Grand Canyon Protection Act Oppose punitive revisions to the BLM's 3809 regulations Support inclusion of minerals permitting provisions in infrastructure legislation Oppose hardrock mining provisions in the House budget reconciliation package Oppose inclusion of hardrock mining provisions from the House budget reconciliation package in the Senate Advocate for revisions to the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory Support NEPA reforms included in the 2020 rule

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2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 9, 2021. Original Filing: 301274681.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support the Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act Support the American Critical Mineral Independence Act Support and encourage Good Samaritan legislation and tools for Abandoned Mine Land cleanup Oppose H.R. 803, Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act Oppose 30 by 30 Initiative and further mineral withdrawals Oppose the introduction of punitive Mining Law reform legislation Support H.R. 859, Protecting American Energy Jobs Act Oppose H.R. 1052, Grand Canyon Protection Act Support maintaining the Navigable Waters Protection Rule Support maintaining EPA Clean Water Act guidance for Maui SCOTUS decision Support inclusion of minerals permitting provisions in infrastructure legislation Oppose River Democracy Act of 2021

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1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2021. Original Filing: 301259066.xml

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4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 7, 2021. Original Filing: 301229216.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support Endangered Species Act reform Support NEPA reform at the Council of Environmental Quality and USFS Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration and adoption of other revisions to the agency's 228A regulations Support EPA's Smart Sectors Program Oppose H.R. 2579, The Hardrock Leasing & Reclamation Act Oppose S. 1386, The Hardrock Mining Reform Act Support H.R. 2531, The National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act Support S. 1317, The American Minerals Security Act Support H.R. 7061, The American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act Support implementation of Department of Commerce Report: A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals Support COVID-19 Relief/Stimulus Packages such as the CARES Act and updates to the Paycheck Protection Program

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3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2020. Original Filing: 301210785.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 8, 2020. Original Filing: 301186252.xml

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1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2020. Original Filing: 301180923.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support Endangered Species Act reform Support NEPA reform at the Council of Environmental Quality and USFS Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration and adoption of other revisions to the agencies 228 regulationsSupport EPA's Smart Sectors Program Oppose H.R. 2579, The Hardrock Leasing & Reclamation Act Oppose S. 1386, The Hardrock Mining Reform Act Support H.R. 2531, The National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act Support S. 1317, The American Minerals Security Act Support implementation of Department of Commerce Report: A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals Support COVID-19 Relief/Stimulus Packages

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4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 8, 2020. Original Filing: 301103739.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support Endangered Species Act reform Support NEPA reform at the Council of Environmental Quality and USFS Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration and adoption of other revisions to the agencies 228 regulations Support EPA's 2019 Waters of the U.S. rule Support EPA's Smart Sectors Program Oppose H.R. 2579, The Hardrock Leasing & Reclamation Act Oppose S. 1386, The Hardrock Mining Reform Act Support H.R. 2531, The National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act Support S. 1317, The American Minerals Security Act Support modifying the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements for the mining industry Support implementation of Department of Commerce Report: A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals

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3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019. Original Filing: 301077002.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support releasing Wilderness Study Areas to multiple-use Support Endangered Species Act reform Support including mineral assessments in BLM & USFS land use planning processes Support NEPA reform at the Council of Environmental Quality and USFS Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration and adoption of other revisions to the agencies 228 regulations Support amending the 2015 sage-grouse land use plans and clarifying compensatory mitigation requirements Support EPA's 2019 Waters of the U.S. rule Support EPA's Smart Sectors Program Oppose H.R. 2579, The Hardrock Leasing & Reclamation Act Oppose S. 1386, The Hardrock Mining Reform Act Support H.R. 2531, The National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act Support S. 1317, The American Minerals Security Act Support modifying the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements for the mining industry Oppose S. 714, the Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act Support implementation of Department of Commerce Report: A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals

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2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2019. Original Filing: 301045681.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support releasing Wilderness Study Areas to multiple-use Support Endangered Species Act reform Support including mineral assessments in BLM & USFS land use planning processes Support NEPA reform at the Council of Environmental Quality and USFS Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration and adoption of other revisions to the agencies 228 regulations Support amending the 2015 sage-grouse land use plans and clarifying compensatory mitigation requirements Support EPA's 2019 Waters of the U.S. rule Support EPA's Smart Sectors Program Oppose H.R. 2579, The Hardrock Leasing & Reclamation Act Oppose S. 1386, The Hardrock Mining Reform Act Support H.R. 2531, The National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act Support S. 1317, The American Minerals Security Act Support inclusion of critical minerals provision in the National Defense Authorization Act Support modifying the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements for the mining industry Oppose S. 714, the Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act

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1st Quarter, 2019

Registration

American Exploration & Mining Association filed a lobbying registration on Jan. 22, 2020 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective Jan. 28, 2019. Original Filing: 301129790.xml

Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Support Endangered Species Act Reform Support NEPA reform at the Council on Environmental Quality and USFS Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support Good Samaritan legislation Support revisions to USFS 228A regulations Support EPA's 2019 Waters of the US rule Support EPA's Smart Sector program Oppose HR 2579, the Hardrock Leasing & Reclamation Act Oppose S. 1386, The Hardrock Mining Reform Act Support HR 2532, The National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act Support S. 1317, The American Minerals Security Act Support modifying the Toxics Release Inventory reporting requirements for the mining industry Support implementation of the Dept. of Commerce report.

1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2019. Original Filing: 301027956.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support language in Interior Appropriations bill to prevent listing of the greater sage-grouse under the ESA. Oppose mineral withdrawals in the Superior National Forest, Emigrant Mining District, DRECP in California and Red Flat area of SW Oregon. Oppose EPA's 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule; support EPA's 2019 Waters of the U.S. Rule. Support amending 2015 sage-grouse land use plans. Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration. Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup. Support NEPA reform Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support including mineral assessments in BLM & USFS land use planning processes. Support releasing Wilderness Study Areas to multiple-use. Support House of Representatives' Endangered Species Act Legislative Reform package Support EPA's Smart Sectors Program. Oppose attempts to amend the General Mining Law of 1872 Support modifying the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements for the mining industry.

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4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2019. Original Filing: 301004681.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support language in Interior Appropriations bill to prevent listing of the greater sage-grouse under the ESA. Oppose mineral withdrawals in the Superior National Forest, Emigrant Mining District, DRECP in California and Red Flat area of SW Oregon. Oppose EPA's 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule. Support amending 2015 sage-grouse land use plans. Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration. Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup. Support NEPA reform Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support including mineral assessments in BLM & USFS land use planning processes. Support releasing Wilderness Study Areas to multiple-use. Support House of Representatives' Endangered Species Act Legislative Reform package Support EPA's Smart Sectors Program

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3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2018. Original Filing: 300985510.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support H.R. 520, National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act. Support language in Interior Appropriations bill to prevent listing of the greater sage-grouse under the ESA. Oppose mineral withdrawals in the Superior National Forest, Emigrant Mining District, DRECP in California and Red Flat area of SW Oregon. Support cancelling the 1.1 million acre Northern Arizona Mineral withdrawal. Oppose EPA's 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule. Support amending 2015 sage-grouse land use plans. Support USGS mineral database project (USMIN). Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration. Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup. Support NEPA reform Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support including mineral assessments in BLM & USFS land use planning processes. Support releasing Wilderness Study Areas to multiple-use. Support House of Representatives' Endangered Species Act Legislative Reform package Support EPA's Smart Sectors Program

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2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2018. Original Filing: 300966212.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support EPA CERCLA 108(b) final rule; Support H.R. 520, National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act. Support language in Interior Appropriations bill to prevent listing of the greater sage-grouse under the ESA. Oppose mineral withdrawals in the Superior National Forest, Emigrant Mining District, DRECP in California and Red Flat area of SW Oregon. Support cancelling the 1.1 million acre Northern Arizona Mineral withdrawal. Oppose EPA's 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule. Support amending 2015 sage-grouse land use plans. Support streamlining BLM Federal Register Notice process for publishing Notices of Availability and Notices of Intent under NEPA. Support USGS mineral database project (USMIN). Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration. Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup. Support NEPA reform Support adding mining to projects covered by FAST-41 Support including mineral assessments in BLM & USFS land use planning processes. Support releasing Wilderness Study Areas to multiple-use.

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1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 10, 2018. Original Filing: 300943418.xml

Lobbying Issues

Support EPA CERCLA 108(b) final rule; Support H.R. 520, National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act. Support language in Interior Appropriations bill to prevent listing of the greater sage-grouse under the ESA. Oppose mineral withdrawals in the Superior National Forest, Emigrant Mining District, DRECP in California and Red Flat area of SW Oregon. Support cancelling the 1.1 million acre Northern Arizona Mineral withdrawal. Oppose EPA's Waters of the U.S. Rule. Support amending 2015 sage-grouse land use plans. Support streamlining BLM Federal Register Notice process for publishing Notices of Availability and Notices of Intent under NEPA. Support USGS mineral database project (USMIN). Support granting USFS regulatory authority to expedite low disturbance mineral exploration. Support extended use of Good Samaritan language and tools for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) cleanup. Support including mineral assessments in BLM & USFS land use planning processes. Support releasing Wilderness Study Areas to multiple-use.

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4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2018. Original Filing: 300924771.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2017. Original Filing: 300905066.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 13, 2017. Original Filing: 300884283.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 10, 2017. Original Filing: 300863571.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2017

Amendment

American Exploration & Mining Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12017 on April 10, 2017 Original Filing: 300863587.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2017. Original Filing: 300848811.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 10, 2016. Original Filing: 300826092.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2016. Original Filing: 300810591.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 11, 2016. Original Filing: 300789597.xml

Lobbying Issues

Oppose EPA CERCLA 108(b) financial assurance rulemaking; Support language in Interior Appropriations bill prohibiting EPA from developing a rule under CERCLA 108(b). Support S. 883, the American Minerals Security Act of 2015. Support language in the Appropriations bills prohibiting a listing of the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act, prohibiting mineral withdrawals for sage-grouse conservation and prohibiting federal land use plan amendments inconsistent with state plans. Support a concurrent resolution under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act section 202(e) invalidating land use plan decisions in the sage grouse land use plan amendments Support efforts to enact Good Samaritan legislation to promote clean up of abandoned mines.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300779730.xml

Lobbying Issues

Oppose EPA CERCLA 108(b) financial assurance rulemaking; Support language in Interior Appropriations bill prohibiting EPA from developing a rule under CERCLA 108(b). Support S. 883, the American Minerals Security Act of 2015. Support H.R. 1937, National Strategic and Critical Mineral Production Act of 2015. Support language in NDAA prohibiting a listing of the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act, prohibiting mineral withdrawals for sage-grouse conservation and prohibiting federal land use plan amendments inconsistent with state plans. Support language in the Omnibus Appropriations bill prohibiting a listing of the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act, prohibiting mineral withdrawals for sage-grouse conservation and prohibiting federal land use plan amendments inconsistent with state plans. Support efforts to enact Good Samaritan legislation to promote clean up of abandoned mines.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2015. Original Filing: 300756931.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 9, 2015. Original Filing: 300732685.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300727546.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2015. Original Filing: 300695326.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014. Original Filing: 300684063.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 11, 2014. Original Filing: 300655552.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Exploration & Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on May 5, 2014. Original Filing: 300651197.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2014. Original Filing: 300613355.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2013. Original Filing: 300595294.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2013. Original Filing: 300572563.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 10, 2013. Original Filing: 300548511.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300534070.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 8, 2012. Original Filing: 300504407.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 11, 2012. Original Filing: 300482611.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300464707.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2012. Original Filing: 300436433.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 11, 2011. Original Filing: 300412141.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 16, 2011. Original Filing: 300391623.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 13, 2011. Original Filing: 300363358.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 4, 2011. Original Filing: 300334897.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 23, 2010. Original Filing: 300330491.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 12, 2010. Original Filing: 300284421.xml

Lobbying Issues

BLM IM 2009-036--seek change in BLM's approval process for Federal Register Notices CERCLA sec. 108(b) financial assurance requirements for hardrock mining--oppose EPA efforts in this area H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act--oppose all provisions Sen Wyden's request to Secretary Salazar to segregate and withdraw watersheds in southwestern Oregon from mineral entry--opposeDiscuss access for mineral exploration in Inventoried Roadless Areas with USFS Seek co-sponsors for legislation to be introduced by Rep. Trent Franks to prohibit mineral withdrawal near Grand Canyon National Park. Discuss available financial assurance mechinisms for hardrock mining with BLM Oppose the America's Great Outdoors Initiative Oppose efforts to create more National Monuments

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 13, 2010. Original Filing: 300257368.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2010. Original Filing: 300230387.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2009. Original Filing: 300203372.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 8, 2009. Original Filing: 300173696.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 6, 2009. Original Filing: 300143993.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2009. Original Filing: 300116110.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2008. Original Filing: 300090596.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 9, 2008. Original Filing: 300062743.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2008

Amendment

Northwest Mining Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12008 on April 28, 2008 Original Filing: 300057192.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, Northwest Mining Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2008. Original Filing: 300037000.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2008

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