Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 aims to streamline the environmental review process for certain mining projects within the United States. It expands the categories of projects eligible for expedited review under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), specifically including ‘mining’ as a covered sector. The bill also prevents the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from implementing a proposed rule that would limit the expedited review process to only critical minerals mining projects.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘covered project’ under the FAST Act to include mining activities.
- Designates mining as a sector eligible for expedited environmental review.
- Prohibits the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from finalizing a proposed rule restricting expedited review to critical minerals mining.
- Modifies section 41001(6)(A) of the FAST Act to reflect the inclusion of mining.
Who is affected
- Mining companies
- Federal agencies responsible for environmental review
- The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
- Critical minerals producers
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of projects eligible for FAST Act expedited review.
- Reverses a proposed rule limiting expedited review to critical minerals.
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