Sec. 131. General standard for hardrock mining on Federal land

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Notwithstanding section 302(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1732(b) ), the first section of the Act of June 4, 1897 (chapter 2; 30 Stat. 36 16 U.S.C. 478), and the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.), and in accordance with this subtitle and applicable law, unless expressly stated otherwise in this title, the Secretary— shall ensure that mineral activities on any Federal land that is subject to a mining claim, millsite claim, or tunnel site claim is carefully controlled to prevent undue degradation of public lands and resources; and shall not grant permission to engage in mineral activities if the Secretary, after considering the evidence, determines that undue degradation would result from such activities.

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Sec. 131

General standard for hardrock mining on Federal land

U.S.C.§ 1732

U.S.C.§ 478

U.S.C.§ 1600

Stat.30 Stat. 36

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