Mineral Mining Parity Act

HR 6862 blocks a proposed federal rule (88 Fed. Reg. 65350) that would have narrowed which mining projects qualify for streamlined permitting under the FAST Act. The bill prohibits the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing this rule, which aimed to restrict the scope of "mining sector" projects eligible for coverage. This directly affects mining companies and federal agencies involved in project approvals by preserving current permitting standards. The bill does not create new regulations but prevents a specific regulatory change to mining project eligibility.