Legislation & Regulation
Legislative and Regulatory Update
January 2011 by Scott Harn
• California suction dredgers had better prepare for battleRevised Dredge Regulations Published for California—Pure Garbage
We can’t say it wasn’t expected. The California Department of Fish & Game released revised suction gold dredging regulations on February 17, 2012, and it’s obvious the agency wants to make life as difficult as possible for dredgers.
Minnesota Lawmakers Move to Stop New Mines
Companion bills set to be proposed by state lawmakers and US Rep. Betty McCollum seek to block copper mining on federal lands…
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Critical minerals obtain national security status
• Idaho to take over EPA permitting
California Destroys Another Prospecting Business
His small business managed to pump millions of dollars over the years into the California economy.
Government Takes Land for Open Space
Rather than using the practice of government seizure of private property to promote economic development, the county is using it to preserve open space.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• California dredging update
• Favorable bills in Congress
PLP 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).
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