To establish a Commission to study existing laws and procedures relating to mining, other than coal mining, and in particular the effects of existing laws and procedures relating to location and disposition of minerals on public lands of the United States and their effect on the policy statement set forth in the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970, and for other purposes.
Minerals Policy Review Commission Act of 1991 - Establishes the Minerals Policy Review Commission to report to the President and the Congress the results of its review of mineral production legislation governing the location, disposition, and production of minerals on public lands, including: (1) a review of Federal administrative practices; (2) a compilation of data necessary to ascertain future demands on public lands that are related to location and disposition of minerals; and (3) a consideration of the critical impact of domestic minerals sources on the economic and strategic welfare of the country.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that no amendment be made to legislation regarding location and disposition of minerals on public lands until the Commission has reported its findings and recommendations.
Mandates that Federal entities cooperate with Commission requests and that those entities having an interest in or responsibility with respect to public lands appoint a liaison officer to work closely with the commission.
Provides for termination of the Commission. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.
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