; and (2) the hard rock mineral leases for the Superior National Forest in Minnesota identified as MNES–01352 and MNES–01353. (e) Applicability of National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.) shall apply with respect to a mineral lease described in subsection (a). In the case of the renewal of the existing hard rock mineral leases referred to in subsection (d)(2), the Bureau of Land Management shall complete the pending environmental assessment no later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (f) Exclusion of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Nothing in this section may be construed as permitting the prospecting for development and utilization of mineral resources within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or Mine Protection Area.