Mining Claim Fee Updates: Protecting Public Lands and Funding Conservation.
This act significantly increases annual fees for hardrock mining claims, especially near national parks and monuments, aiming to protect sensitive areas and fund environmental and conservation programs. Small miners meeting specific criteria are exempt from these new fees.
Key points
Substantial increase in mining claim maintenance fees, particularly for areas near national parks and monuments.
These fees replace the annual assessment work requirement and will be adjusted for inflation.
A portion of collected funds will support environmental protection, tribal historic preservation, and conservation funds.
Small miners, operating on a limited scale and with low income, are exempt from the new fees and requirements.
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