H.R. 677 - Civic Minded

H.R. 677

EARA

📅 Sep 30, 2026

Summary:

• Establishes a process allowing parties to request expedited review of Department of the Interior appeals filed with the Board of Land Appeals
• Requires the Board of Land Appeals to issue a final decision within 6 months of receiving written notice for expedited review (but not earlier than 18 months after the initial appeal filing)
• If the Board fails to meet the deadline, the Department of Interior decision becomes final agency action subject to de novo judicial review

Additional Details:

• Applies to appeals that are either pending before the Board of Land Appeals as of the date of enactment or filed after the date of enactment
• The expedited review deadline takes precedence over conflicting deadlines under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
• The bill is titled the "Expedited Appeals Review Act" or "EARA" and applies specifically to appeals described under section 4.1(b)(2) of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations

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