Legislation & Regulation
Legislative and Regulatory Update
January 2011 by Scott Harn
• California suction dredgers had better prepare for battlePLP Update
During discussions with other property rights advocates and members of the current administration, Karen Budd-Falen’s name was mentioned many times as a possible director for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Uniting The Small Miners
Have you ever wondered what it is going to take to stop the insanity of politicians and environmental groups from taking away our rights?
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• BLM is moving back to DC?
• Gray wolf re-listed?
• EPA to redefine WOTUS again
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Settlement hearings
• Fighting back
Legislative and Regulatory Update
- Bernhardt confirmed
- State of Montana to appeal Rock Creek decision
Small Miner Beats Forest Service in Court
Thomas Tierney has been a long-time subscriber to ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal and has read about the many battles between miners and overzealous regulators. Then he faced his own battle.
Legislation and Regulation
Amendment to Deny Funding of BLM Land-Grab
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• Successful Gold Prospecting
• US Mint to Offer Other Precious Metal Coins
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