MMAC & PLP Update

December 2015 by Scott Harn

Legislative and Regulatory Update

December 2013
• BLM claim fees rise
• Critical minerals bill
• Sage-grouse habitat

Legislative and Regulatory Update

January 2012
• IBLA rules against miner for "late" filing
• Wyoming appeals roadless decision
• Mercury reduction program slated for California
• Oregon wilderness
• Oregon miner prevails in lawsuit against Forest Service and District Ranger
• Canada pulls out of Kyoto Climate Treaty

Mining Districts in Montana Get Organized

January 2017
Those miners present immediately recognized the benefits of becoming members of MMAC and joined up on the spot. I spent some time answering a few questions, and then the miners took over.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2015
• WOTUS
• Sheriff withdraws Forest Service law enforcement authority

Tasers and Mining Don't Mix

March 2015
First, the US Forest Service does not have any authority to enforce or administer any “claim jumping” laws, period.

What Is Incidental Fallback?

December 2015

If you take the time to read the instructions that are included with a 404 permit application you will find the words “other than incidental fallback” in the application instructions.

MSHA Moves Ahead on Silica RFI But Leaves All Options Open

October 2019

For now, MSHA is just collecting information. However, the information it collects will shape what comes next.

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