Quote Sheet for Coal Leasing Provisions in Reconciliation

The document presents a series of quotes from representatives of Earthjustice, the Montana Sierra Club, and local community groups opposing proposed legislative changes to coal leasing. The critics argue that the provisions would reduce royalty rates for the government, fast-track permits by removing public comment opportunities, and provide a 'giveaway' to the coal industry while exacerbating water pollution, air pollution, and public health risks, particularly in Montana.

• Critics argue that the proposed legislation would significantly reduce royalty rates for publicly owned coal, oil, and gas, which would deprive taxpayers and state and local governments of fair returns from public resources.
• The provisions are claimed to streamline the leasing and permitting process for oil, gas, and coal by removing the ability for affected residents to provide public comment, thereby increasing risks of water contamination and air pollution.
• Advocates state that the coal industry has caused extensive damage to Montana's water resources, public lands, and climate, and that propping up this 'uneconomic industry' leads to more expensive electricity and public health impacts.
• Specific concerns are raised regarding Signal Peak Energy’s Bull Mountain Mine, which has a federal criminal conviction for environmental and safety violations and has damaged water sources and private land.

APA

Earthjustice (n.d.). Quote Sheet for Coal Leasing Provisions in Reconciliation. https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/reconciliation-coal-leasing-quote-sheet.pdf

Chicago

Earthjustice. Quote Sheet for Coal Leasing Provisions in Reconciliation. n.d. https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/reconciliation-coal-leasing-quote-sheet.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Earthjustice |title=Quote Sheet for Coal Leasing Provisions in Reconciliation |url=https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/reconciliation-coal-leasing-quote-sheet.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{earthjusticendquote, author = {{Earthjustice}}, title = {{Quote Sheet for Coal Leasing Provisions in Reconciliation}}, institution = {Earthjustice}, url = {https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/reconciliation-coal-leasing-quote-sheet.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }