Legislation & Regulation
Legislative and Regulatory Update
May 2019 by Scott Harn
- Bernhardt confirmed
- State of Montana to appeal Rock Creek decision
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Critical minerals obtain national security status
• Idaho to take over EPA permitting
MMAC & PLP Update
We have been playing defense for 100% of the game, and now we are finally playing some offense.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• US Supreme Court may consider requirements for Notitce of Intent
• Oregon considering mining restrictions
• Latest developments in California suction dredging moratorium
• Spotted owl habitat
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Change is coming at Interior
• Interior Department seeking public comment regarding minerals
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Oregon passes SB 838
• Meanwhile, in California
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Lawsuits galore
• Suction dredging saga continues
• HR 1937 to streamline permitting, remove obstacles to miners
• Sage-grouse debate continues
• More National Monuments
Legislative and Regulatory Update
- DOI to address threatened species
- 141 Confirmations still pending
- California withdrawals canceled
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