Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the "Stream Protection Rule".

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HJRES 16

Introduced

Jan 4, 2017

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Coal Congressional oversight Department of the Interior Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental Protection Environmental regulatory procedures Hydrology and hydrography Lakes and rivers Licensing and registrations Mining Water quality

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Stream Protection Rule finalized by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 20, 2016. The rule addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites.

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Jan 4, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 4, 2017

Introduced in House

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