Sec. 102. Policy
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Section 3 of the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 ( 30 U.S.C. 1602 ) is amended in the second sentence— by striking paragraph
(3)and inserting the following: establish an analytical and forecasting capability for identifying critical mineral demand, supply, and other market dynamics relevant to policy formulation to allow informed actions to be taken to avoid supply shortages, mitigate price volatility, and prepare for demand growth and other market shifts; ; in paragraph (6), by striking and after the semicolon at the end; in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and by adding at the end the following: encourage Federal agencies to facilitate the availability, development, and environmentally responsible production of domestic resources to meet national critical material or mineral needs; avoid duplication of effort, prevent unnecessary paperwork, and minimize unnecessary delays in the administration of applicable laws (including regulations) and the issuance of permits and authorizations necessary to explore for, develop, and produce critical minerals and to construct critical mineral manufacturing facilities in accordance with applicable environmental and land management laws; strengthen educational and research capabilities and workforce training; bolster international cooperation through technology transfer, information sharing, and other means; promote the efficient production, use, and recycling of critical minerals; develop alternatives to critical minerals; and establish contingencies for the production of, or access to, critical minerals for which viable sources do not exist within the United States. . Section 2(b) of the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 ( 30 U.S.C. 1601(b) ) is amended by striking
(b)As used in this Act, the term and inserting the following: In this Act: The term critical mineral means any mineral designated as a critical mineral pursuant to section 101 of the Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013 . The term .
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