HR 7004
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to amend references of gilsonite to asphaltite.
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to update a key piece of legislation, the Mineral Leasing Act, by changing how the mineral gilsonite is referenced. Specifically, it replaces all instances of the word ‘gilsonite’ with ‘asphaltite’ throughout several sections of the act. This change aims to standardize terminology and ensure consistency in regulations related to mineral leasing and development. The bill clarifies the legal language surrounding the use of this mineral.
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