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Limestone Hills Training Area Withdrawal Act - Withdraws from all forms of appropriation under public land laws, including the mining laws and the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, 18,644 acres of public lands and interests in Broadwater County, Montana, identified on the map titled the "Limestone Hills Training Area Land Withdrawal."

Reserves the withdrawn lands for use for: (1) training for regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces; (2) construction and operation of support and maintenance facilities for such components; (3) training by the Montana Department of Military Affairs; (4) training by state and local law enforcement agencies, civil defense organizations, and public education institutions; and (5) other defense-related purposes.

Sets forth special rules regarding: (1) mining the Indian Creek Mine and the removal of unexploded ordnance, and (2) grazing permits and leases on withdrawn lands.

Directs the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a specified agreement regarding the removal of unexploded ordnance.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-06-24CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.House floor actions
2013-06-24DischargeCommittee on Armed Services discharged.House floor actions
2013-06-24CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-121, Part I.House floor actions
2013-05-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2013-05-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2013-05-15CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.House committee actions
2013-05-06CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.House committee actions
2013-04-26CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2013-04-23CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.House committee actions
2013-04-23CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.House committee actions
2013-04-23IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2013-04-23IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2013-04-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Land use and conservation
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Livestock
  • Military education and training
  • Military facilities and property
  • Mining
  • Montana

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