HJRES-16 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-01-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2017-01-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Doug Lamborn [R] (CO-5)
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Policy Area :

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

Related Bills

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