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Bill No. XXXX

An Act requiring the development of 60% of Alaska’s natural resources and rare earth minerals prior to engaging in import agreements for additional resources from other countries, including specifically Ukraine, Canada, or Greenland.

Section 1. Short Title
This Act may be cited as the “Alaska Resource Development Act.”

Section 2. Findings and Purpose
(a) Findings:

  1. Alaska possesses vast natural resources and rare earth minerals that are critical for the state’s economy and national security.
  2. The efficient development and utilization of these resources are paramount for sustainable economic growth and energy independence.
  3. Developing domestic resources owned by US companies prior to importing ensures optimal use of local assets and minimizes dependency on foreign entities.

(b) Purpose:

  1. To mandate the development of at least 60% of Alaska’s known natural resources and rare earth minerals.
  2. To establish criteria and procedures to verify the development stage of the resource extraction.
  3. To regulate and limit the engagement in international import agreements until the development threshold is achieved.

Section 3. Definitions
For the purposes of this Act:

  1. “Resources” includes oil, gas, and rare earth minerals found within the state of Alaska.
  2. “Development” refers to the processes of exploration, extraction, processing, and commercialization of resources.
  3. “Import agreements” refer to any contract or deal made with foreign entities for the acquisition of additional rare earth minerals, oil, or gas.

Section 4. Mandate for Resource Development
(a) No state agency or private entity shall engage in import agreements for additional rare earth minerals, oil, or gas unless:

  1. At least 60% of Alaska’s known resources and rare earth minerals have been explored, extracted, processed, and commercialized.
  2. The development percentage is verified and certified by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

(b) The Alaska DNR shall:

  1. Establish the criteria and methodologies to accurately assess the development stage of resources.
  2. Conduct regular audits to verify compliance with this Act.
  3. Provide annual reports on the state’s resource development progress.
  4. Ensure all mines and resources are fast-tracked, with groundbreaking occurring within one year of obtaining a lease from the federal government or the state of Alaska.

Section 5. Verification and Compliance
(a) State agencies and private entities must submit development reports to the DNR detailing the status and extent of resource development.
(b) The DNR shall:

  1. Review and verify submitted reports.
  2. Issue certifications confirming the 60% development threshold.

Section 6. Implementation and Regulations
(a) The Alaska DNR shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement and enforce this Act within 180 days of its enactment.
(b) The Alaska Department of Natural Resources shall take over all environmental regulatory duties from the EPA and under the Clean Water Act. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources shall fast-track mining and oil operations in the state on both federal and state lands. The Department of Natural Resources will be required to have all mining, oil, and gas leases approved for groundbreaking within one year of application.
(c) All oil, gas, and mining operations on federal or state land must begin breaking ground within one year and six months.

Section 8. Effective Date
This Act shall take effect 30 days after its enactment.