Legislative and Regulatory Update

November 2016 by Scott Harn

Legislative and Regulatory Update

October 2016

• Vote

• EPA declares Superfund site in Colorado

• An environmental tale

Legislative and Regulatory Update

May 2012
• NEDC Surrenders in Oregon
• The California saga continues

EPA Tries to Intimidate Alaskan Miners

October 2013
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell has ordered an investigation of the recent raids, saying he will not tolerate a state agency's participation in the sort of conduct displayed.

Contact Information for Oregon Senators

May 2013
Phone or email these Senators and politely express your thoughts and opinions on the pending legislation. (See Legislative and Regulatory Update for more information on the pending legislation.)

5th Circuit Ruling May Benefit Miners

April 2011
This ruling comes at an opportune time, just as suction dredge miners are dealing with new proposed regulations in several western states. Be sure to cite this case when you provide comments on the regulations!

What Is Incidental Fallback?

December 2015

If you take the time to read the instructions that are included with a 404 permit application you will find the words “other than incidental fallback” in the application instructions.

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