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MT HB616
Bill
Status
Passed
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gist
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AI Summary
- Permits mining operators to use predictive modeling in conjunction with monitoring data when applying for performance bond release on strip or underground mines
- Allows the Department of Environmental Quality to accept predictive modeling to demonstrate compliance with approved reclamation plans during bond release evaluations
- Applies predictive modeling to assessments of soil replacement costs, silt dam maintenance, sediment contributions to waterways, and overall reclamation success
- Includes a contingent voidness provision that automatically voids the act if disapproved by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior under 30 CFR 732
- Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Allow data modeling for mine bond release
Rule Making
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources3/14/2025
Natural Resources2/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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