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Bill101th CongressFiled May 17, 1989Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2392

Oil Shale Claims Act of 1990

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Mar 29, 1990)

Oil Shale Claims Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide notice of the requirements of this Act to each holder of an unpatented oil shale mining claim within 60 days of enactment of this Act.

Sets forth the circumstances under which the holder of a valid oil shale mining claim who has filed a patent application may receive either a full mining patent or one limited to oil shale and associated minerals.

Mandates that certain holders of valid oil shale claims who do not file a notice of election with the Secretary by a certain deadline be deemed to have abandoned their claims.

Sets forth the procedural requirements for claim holders to retain either limited patents or unpatented claims.

Requires claim holders to implement reclamation activities prescribed by the Secretary and to post reclamation bonds.

What just happenedMar 29, 1990

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 495.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4](D-WV)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 29, 1990Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 495.

  2. Mar 29, 1990Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-260. Additional views filed.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Mar 29, 1990Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-260. Additional views filed.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Mar 8, 1990Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jul 31, 1989Committee

    Subcommittee on Mineral Resources Development. Hearings held.

    Energy Production and Regulation Subcommittee
  6. Jul 19, 1989Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Interior and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jun 9, 1989Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Mineral Resources Development.

    Energy Production and Regulation Subcommittee
  8. Jun 8, 1989IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jun 1, 1989FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Jun 1, 1989FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 301 - 80 (Roll no. 71).

  11. Jun 1, 1989Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 301 - 80 (Roll no. 71).

  12. Jun 1, 1989FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  13. Jun 1, 1989FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2392.

  14. Jun 1, 1989FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate.

  15. Jun 1, 1989FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Steny H. Hoyer to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  16. Jun 1, 1989FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 161 and Rule XXIII.

  17. Jun 1, 1989FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2392 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

  18. Jun 1, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161.

  19. May 31, 1989FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 161 passed House.

  20. May 23, 1989CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.

  21. May 23, 1989CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-65.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. May 23, 1989Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-65.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. May 23, 1989FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 161 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2392 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

  24. May 23, 1989CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. May 23, 1989CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. May 23, 1989CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. May 18, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

    Mining and Natural Resources Subcommittee
  28. May 17, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. May 17, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. May 17, 1989IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 29, 199001

Oil Shale Claims Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide notice of the requirements of this Act to each holder of an unpatented oil shale mining claim within 60 days of enactment of this Act.

Sets forth the circumstances under which the holder of a valid oil shale mining claim who has filed a patent application may receive either a full mining patent or one limited to oil shale and associated minerals.

Mandates that certain holders of valid oil shale claims who do not file a notice of election with the Secretary by a certain deadline be deemed to have abandoned their claims.

Sets forth the procedural requirements for claim holders to retain either limited patents or unpatented claims.

Requires claim holders to implement reclamation activities prescribed by the Secretary and to post reclamation bonds.

Introduced in HouseMay 17, 198900

Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 to direct the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to implement an expedited validity determination program for all unpatented oil shale claims, including those for which patent applications have not been filed. Requires the Secretary to cancel invalid claims.

Sets deadlines within which the Secretary must publish in the Federal Register regulations containing criteria for determining the validity of all unpatented oil shale claims. Requires the Secretary to determine the validity of such claims within two years after promulgation of the final regulations.

Prohibits the issuance of any patents for oil shale claims for which an application was filed after January 24, 1989, and which does not fully comply with specified statutory requirements.

Sets forth a schedule within which oil shale claim holders who have been denied a patent must elect to: (1) apply for an oil shale lease; (2) comply with diligent development requirements regarding oil shale production; or (3) make specified payments to the Secretary in lieu of diligent development. Requires the Secretary to: (1) cancel the claim of any owner who does not make such an election; and (2) annually review the claim holders' compliance with the expenditure requirements.

Declares that the Multiple Minerals Development Act of 1954 and the Surface Resources Act of 1955 apply to unpatented oil shale claims. Mandates that lease or claim holders under this Act reclaim the affected site and post a bond before disturbance of the site to guarantee its reclamation.

Authorizes the Secretary to issue a patent for oil shale claims for which a patent application was filed before January 24, 1989, but with respect to which all requirements were not fully met, if the Secretary determines such claims are valid and the statutory requirements are subsequently met. Limits such patents to oil shale and associated minerals. Conditions such patent upon payment to the Secretary of $2,000 per acre and expressly reserves the land surface to the United States. Declares the Multiple Minerals Development Act of 1954 and the Surface Resources Act applicable to such patents. Exempts such patent holders from the election requirements of this Act.