Paul Tonko: “I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as…”

“I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, beginning at line 7, strike paragraph (1) and insert the following: (1) Strategic and critical minerals.--The term ``strategic and critical minerals''-- (A) means-- (i) minerals and mineral groups identified as critical by the National Research Council in the report entitled ``Minerals, Critical Minerals, and the U.S. Economy'', dated 2008; and (ii) additional minerals identified by the Secretary of the Interior based on the National Research Council criteria in such report; and (B) shall not include sand, gravel, or clay. Page 4, strike lines 1 through 6 and insert the following: (1) Mineral exploration or mine permit.--The term ``mineral exploration or mine permit''-- (A) means a mineral exploration or mine permit for strategic and critical minerals; and (B) includes any plan of operation for strategic and critical minerals that is issued by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 726, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.”