Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2017 by Scott Harn

• Property rights advocate in running for top BLM spot
• “Draining the swamp” at Interior

Legislative and Regulatory Update

January 2013
• US Supreme Court may consider requirements for Notitce of Intent
• Oregon considering mining restrictions
• Latest developments in California suction dredging moratorium
• Spotted owl habitat

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.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

March 2013
• Oregon's attack on suction gold dredging
• New DOI Director nominated
• More Forest Service restrictions in the works
• California suction gold dredging

Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2017

• Property rights advocate in running for top BLM spot
• “Draining the swamp” at Interior

Annual Claim Fees Due September 3, 2013

August 2013
Because September 1 falls on a Sunday this year; and Monday, September 2, is a holiday, the BLM will accept yearly filings through September 3.

Protecting Our Access to Public Lands

June 2014
As prospectors, we cannot just roll over and continue to ignore the shift in public land management from multiple use to national preserve.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

December 2017

• Bill to limit Antiquities Act
• PLF seeks relief from Endangered Species Act abuses

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