Legislative and Regulatory Update

May 2020 by Scott Harn

• Congress deals with other priorities
With the coronavirus being the main focus of attention at both the state and federal level, there was no significant mining legislation to report on over the past month. We did, however, receive word from Trump administration officials that several of our proposed regulatory changes/improvements are moving toward publication in the Federal Register and this is very welcome news. Take a look at the PLP Update in this issue for more on this topic.

• Alaska miners get relief on state lands
The State of Alaska legislature passed SB 155, which provides clarity for exploration and mining rights on state lands, allows miners a clear path to cure filing errors, and provides clear definitions of annual labor and what activities satisfy annual labor requirements.

by Scott Harn

Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2017

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

Minnesota Delays Decision on Mineral Leases

November 2011
Landowners complained that mineral mining on or near their property could damage property values while leaving them without a cut of potential profits.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

October 2014
• California dredging update
• Study: Sage grouse does not need protection
• Tennessee enacts harsh new gold prospecting regulations

Taking on the EPA, Sasquatch, Ratchilla and Gold Dredging

September 2014
...we packed up our two dredges and headed for our claim about an hour away on the South Fork of the Clearwater to dredge openly in opposition to the EPA.

Uniting The Small Miners

February 2015
Have you ever wondered what it is going to take to stop the insanity of politicians and environmental groups from taking away our rights?

Judge Gives OK to Nevada Mining Tax Initiative

April 2012
A proposed constitutional amendment to raise the cap on mining taxes can proceed as written, a state judge ruled March 14.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

February 2018

• Critical minerals a priority
• Montana miners win again
• MSHA backs down
• Environmental groups as foreign agents

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