An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-590 to allow projects that have already applied for a permit access to the new expedited process under the bill.
What it does: Inserts new text on page 7, line 22
Rep. Chip Cravaack (R-MN)Description
Amendment allows mining projects that have already applied for a permit and are currently in the permitting process to have access to the new expedited procedures outlined in the bill.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 4402
Inserts new text on page 7, line 22
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (h) This section shall apply with respect to a mineral exploration or mine permit for which an application was submitted before the date of the enactment of this Act if the applicant for the permit submits a written request to the lead agency for the permit. The lead agency shall begin implementing this section with respect to such application within 30 days after receiving such written request.
Original wording
Page 7, after line 22, insert the following:
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As printed
Page 7, after line 22, insert the following:
(h) This section shall apply with respect to a mineral exploration or mine permit for which an application was submitted before the date of the enactment of this Act if the applicant for the permit submits a written request to the lead agency for the permit. The lead agency shall begin implementing this section with respect to such application within 30 days after receiving such written request.
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House amendment offered
July 12, 2012
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House amendment offered
July 12, 2012
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
July 12, 2012 • 11:17 AM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 12, 2012 • 11:17 AM
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Cravaack.(consideration: CR H4845-4846; text: CR H4845)
July 12, 2012 • 11:07 AM
Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Cravaack. (consideration: CR H4845-4846; text: CR H4845)
July 12, 2012 • 11:07 AM
On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 12, 2012 • 11:17 AM