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H.R. 4443 (99th)

A bill to clarify the treatment of mineral materials on public lands.

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Introduced

18 March 1986

Last action

14 April 1986 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 February 2024

Summary

Amends provisions concerning unpatented mining claims to reserve to the United States the right to manage and dispose of surface mineral material before the issuance of a patent for such claim. Entitles the locator to the equivalent amount of surface mineral material used by the United States subsequent to the location of the claim, but before the issuance of the patent.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 April 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

    Source: Committee

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