HCR 3017 — A concurrent resolution recognizing December 6th as annual "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region.

25.3083.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly FIRST ENGROSSMENT of North Dakota ENGROSSEDIn Regular Session Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.

3017 Introduced(Representatives by Representatives Novak, D.

Olson, Porter, TveitTveit) Senators(Senators Kessel, Patten, BoehmBoehm) A concurrent resolution recognizing December 6 as annual "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region.

and WHEREAS, North Dakota consistently ranks among the states with the lowest residential electricity rates in the nation, with an average rate of 11.44 cents per kilowatt-hour as of 2025, ranking second-lowestsecond- lowest in the United States, largely due to coal serving as the dominant source of electricity generation in the state, which ensures reliability and affordability for residents;

and PageWHEREAS, No.the extraction of critical minerals and rare earth elements from this state's lignite coal seams and associated deposits offers the state an opportunity to diversify its economy, create high- value careers, and establish itself as a leader in this emerging sector;

1 25.3083.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly WHEREAS, the extraction of critical minerals and rare earth elements from this state's lignite coal seams and associated deposits offers the state an opportunity to diversify its economy, create high-value careers, and establish itself as a leader in this emerging sector;

and WHEREAS,H.C.R. the development and deployment of lignite coal technologies create economic diversification, expand market opportunities, and ensure the long-term sustainability of coal as a critical resource for North Dakota;

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3017 - PAGE 2 WHEREAS, the development and deployment of lignite coal technologies create economic diversification, expand market opportunities, and ensure the long-term sustainability of coal as a critical resource for North Dakota;

and PageWHEREAS, No.affordable, reliable energy is the backbone of established industries in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota such as agriculture, manufacturing, and energy production and is vital for supporting the growth of emerging technologies and innovations across the Upper Midwest;

2 25.3083.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly WHEREAS, affordable, reliable energy is the backbone of established industries in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota such as agriculture, manufacturing, and energy productionand is vital for supporting the growth of emerging technologies and innovations across the Upper Midwest;

th That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly recognizes December 6 as "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region;

and PageBE No.IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the federal government is urged to review and repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding to enable a balanced regulatory framework that supports coal-based energy production and economic growth while addressing environmental concerns;

3 25.3083.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the federal government is urged to review and repealH.C.R. the 2009 Endangerment Finding to enable a balanced regulatory framework that supports coal- based energy production and economic growth while addressing environmental concerns;

andNO. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the federal government is urged to revise policies and regulations that unfairly disadvantage coal-based energy production, ensuring a level playing field that allows all energy resources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables, to compete fairly in the electricity marketplace;

3017 - PAGE 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the federal government is urged to revise policies and regulations that unfairly disadvantage coal-based energy production, ensuring a level playing field that allows all energy resources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables, to compete fairly in the electricity marketplace;

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3017 - PAGE 4 ____________________________ ____________________________ Speaker of the House President of the Senate ____________________________ ____________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2025, at ________ o’clock ________M.

____________________________ Secretary of State