Sec. 50203. Leases for known recoverable coal resources | Law as Amended

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Leases for Known Recoverable Coal Resources

"Notwithstanding section 2(a)(3)(A) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 201(a)(3)(A)) and section 202(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712(a)), not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [July 4, 2025], the Secretary of the Interior shall make available for lease known recoverable coal resources of not less than 4,000,000 additional acres on Federal land located in the 48 contiguous States and Alaska subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary, but which shall not include any Federal land within-

"(1) a National Monument;

"(2) a National Recreation Area;

"(3) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System;

"(4) a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System;

"(5) a component of the National Trails System;

"(6) a National Conservation Area;

"(7) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System;

"(8) a unit of the National Fish Hatchery System; or

“(9) a unit of the National Park System.”

[1]30 USC 201: Leases and exploration

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Amendments

Leases for Known Recoverable Coal Resources

Pub. L. 119–21, title V, §50203, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 146 , provided that:

"Notwithstanding section 2(a)(3)(A) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 201(a)(3)(A)) and section 202(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712(a)), not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [July 4, 2025], the Secretary of the Interior shall make available for lease known recoverable coal resources of not less than 4,000,000 additional acres on Federal land located in the 48 contiguous States and Alaska subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary, but which shall not include any Federal land within-

"(1) a National Monument;

"(2) a National Recreation Area;

"(3) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System;

"(4) a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System;

"(5) a component of the National Trails System;

"(6) a National Conservation Area;

"(7) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System;

"(8) a unit of the National Fish Hatchery System; or

“(9) a unit of the National Park System.”

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The law prior to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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Leases for Known Recoverable Coal Resources was added

[1]Prior law: 30 USC 201: Leases and exploration

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