Amendment sought to require mineral exploration and mining projects to be subjected to an Environmental Impact Statement review prior to approval and sought to remove the arbitrary limit on the time frame for such reviews.
Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA)Description
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-214 to require mineral exploration and mining projects to be subjected to an Environmental Impact Statement review prior to approval. Removes the arbitrary limit on the time frame for such reviews.
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Offered
Beginning at page 6, strike line 22 and all that follows through page 7, line 9, and insert the following:
(b) Determination Under NEPA.--The lead agency with responsibility for issuing a mineral exploration or mine permit shall determine any such action would constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.).
Beginning at page 7, strike line 24 and all that follows through page 9, line 7.
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House amendment offered
September 18, 2013
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House amendment offered
September 18, 2013
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
September 18, 2013 • 5:13 PM
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Connolly.(consideration: CR H5615-5616, H5620; text: CR H5615)
September 18, 2013 • 3:01 PM
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Connolly amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 468).
September 18, 2013 • 5:13 PM
Roll call votes on amendments in House
September 18, 2013 • 5:13 PM
Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Connolly. (consideration: CR H5615-5616, H5620; text: CR H5615)
September 18, 2013 • 3:01 PM
On agreeing to the Connolly amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 468).
September 18, 2013 • 5:13 PM
Votes
1 roll call on this amendment