Legislation & Regulation
Update: People v. Rinehart
July 2016 by Scott Harn
The law is on our side, but we’ve seen some crazy rulings coming out of courtrooms lately. I believe Rinehart will win his case, but then we move on to the State Water Resources Control Board.Uphill Battle Continues for California Dredgers
There are currently three controlling agencies or entities over suction dredging in California—and you can make that four if the state legislature decides to further muddy the waters with additional legislation to block suction gold dredging in the state.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
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• California suction dredging
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Legislative and Regulatory Update
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- Lands bill signed by President Trump
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Haaland confirmed as head of Department of Interior
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• One down, two to go
• Challenging timing windows in Washington State
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- Land and Water Conservation Fund abuse by Forest Service
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