To exempt Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on certain Federal lands from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

This bill exempts specific federal actions related to energy and mineral development on certain public lands from the environmental review requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It directly affects energy and mining companies seeking permits or leases for oil, gas, coal, or critical minerals on federal lands open to mineral entry. The key provision removes the need for environmental impact assessments when the federal government issues, grants, or renews: (1) mineral leases under the Mineral Leasing Act for fossil fuels, or (2) permits under the Mining Law of 1872 for critical minerals. This change applies only to the authorization process for exploration and development, not to the actual extraction activities.