(1) As used in this section: (a) "Critical mineral deposit" means a deposit of a mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with 30 U.S.C. Sec. 1606. (b) "Federal designation" means the designation of a: (i) national monument; (ii) national conservation area; (iii) wilderness area or wilderness study area; (iv) area of critical environmental concern; (v) research natural area; or (vi) national recreation area. (2) The Legislature requests that a federal agency, including the president of the United States, consult with the state before implementing, announcing, or planning a federal designation that may impact the exploration or development of a critical mineral deposit in the state.
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