S. 362 · On the floor · Energy

A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Steve Daines (R-MT)

What it does

• Authorizes coal mining on about 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana.
• Allows all federal coal reserves leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 to be mined in accordance with the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
• Directs the Department of the Interior to approve the plan modification without change or delay to the extent necessary to mine the land.
• Covers the Bull Mountains Mine operated by Signal Peak Energy.

Official summary

This bill authorizes coal to be mined on approximately 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana. Specifically, it allows all federal coal reserves in such federal land and leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 to be mined in accordance with the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The Bull Mountains Mine is operated by Signal Peak Energy. This bill directs the Department of the Interior, without modification or delay, to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification to the extent necessary to mine such land.

Latest action

Feb 11, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources