30 U.S.C. § 21a : US Code - Section 21A: National mining and minerals policy; "minerals" defined; execution of policy under other authorized programs

Search 30 U.S.C. § 21a : US Code - Section 21A: National mining and minerals policy; "minerals" defined; execution of policy under other authorized programs

The Congress declares that it is the continuing policy of the
Federal Government in the national interest to foster and encourage
private enterprise in (1) the development of economically sound and
stable domestic mining, minerals, metal and mineral reclamation
industries, (2) the orderly and economic development of domestic
mineral resources, reserves, and reclamation of metals and minerals
to help assure satisfaction of industrial, security and
environmental needs, (3) mining, mineral, and metallurgical
research, including the use and recycling of scrap to promote the
wise and efficient use of our natural and reclaimable mineral
resources, and (4) the study and development of methods for the
disposal, control, and reclamation of mineral waste products, and
the reclamation of mined land, so as to lessen any adverse impact
of mineral extraction and processing upon the physical environment
that may result from mining or mineral activities.
For the purpose of this section "minerals" shall include all
minerals and mineral fuels including oil, gas, coal, oil shale and
uranium.
It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of the Interior
to carry out this policy when exercising his authority under such
programs as may be authorized by law other than this section.