16 U.S.C. § 410eeee–5 — Mineral lands

(a) Mining: No surface mining is ever allowed on federally owned land inside the national river's boundary where the government doesn't own the minerals underneath. Underground mining may be allowed, but only if all three things are true: (1) it won't significantly hurt the public's use and enjoyment of the national river; (2) it disturbs the smallest amount of surface needed to get the minerals out; and (3) it doesn't significantly disturb the surface — unless there's no other technologically workable way to do the mining. (b) Cutting timber: Cutting trees on federally owned land in the national river is banned, except when the Secretary needs to remove trees for river access, historic sites, primitive campgrounds, scenic views, or public health and safety. (c) Lawsuits: If an owner of mineral rights believes this section caused them a loss, they may sue — but only in a U.S. district court — to get fair payment. The court will award payment only if it finds that the loss counts as a "taking" of property under the Constitution.