Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026

This bill sets conditions the Secretary of the Interior must apply before selling mineral materials, such as sand and gravel, or issuing free use permits for new large extraction projects. It covers projects expected to produce more than 1 million tons a year that are within 25 miles of an urbanized area or in or next to areas of critical environmental concern. Project operators would have to submit plans on haul-route safety, dust and noise, truck trips, water use offsets, and the feasibility of rail or other lower-impact transportation, and obtain water rights and water permits. Affected state, Tribal, and local governments could request changes, which would get an independent review. Operators would file confidential annual reports, the Secretary would publish a yearly public summary, and the Secretary could suspend or end contracts for noncompliance.

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• George Whitesides Democrat sponsor
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