Bills · S 362
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 362Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchMontana
A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
INTRO FEB 3· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly intervenes to ensure that a specific coal mine can continue operations on federal land for a year, using a pre-approved plan. If this bill passes, it provides immediate certainty for the mining company and its workers by compelling the Secretary of the Interior to approve their mining plan without further delay or modification. This means the mine can continue extracting coal, potentially supporting local jobs and energy production.
If the bill does not pass, the mining company's ability to proceed with this specific plan could remain subject to ongoing administrative review, potential delays, or different decisions by the Secretary of the Interior. This could lead to uncertainty for the mine's operations, potentially impacting the local economy and the company's ability to extract coal from these federal reserves.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Defines the 'Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification' as Amendment 3 for Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988, which was approved by a Department of the Interior official in November 2020.
This clearly identifies the specific mining plan that is being referred to and authorized by the bill.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes all Federal coal reserves under Lease MTM 97988 in an 800-acre area in Musselshell County, Montana, to be mined according to the defined Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
This is the central action of the bill, granting permission for mining activities on specific federal land.
PROVISION 03
States that the mining authorization will be in effect for a period of one year from the date the bill becomes law.
This provision sets a clear time limit for the authorized mining activities under this specific plan.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, without changes or delays, within 30 days of the bill becoming law, specifically for the described federal land.
This provision compels the executive branch to take a specific action, ensuring the mining plan proceeds as intended by the bill.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSFEB 11
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. With written report No. 119-103.
FEB 11
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332.
APR 9
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
MAR 12
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 362
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 3, 2025
Last actionFeb 11, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2025
Senate BillS 362Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchMontana
A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2026
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