The National Park Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and many state and local government agencies have all expressed concerns about the quality of scientific data and information upon which NRC…

This plan will not stop contamination of the Colorado River, which is expected to continue for hundreds of years.

These tailings are radioactive and contain high concentrations of ammonia, arsenic, lead, vanadium, selenium, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, and other toxic metals left by the leaching process used to separate uranium from ore.

The 106th Congress should impose a reasonable net smelter royalty on hard rock minerals extracted from public lands, dedicating the revenues to cleaning up abandoned mine sites, permanently extend the $100 rental fee, and close the…

The effort to update the 1872 law has enjoyed vigorous, bipartisan support in the House of Representatives for many years.

Over the past century, irresponsible and unwise mining operators have devastated over half a million acres of land--by acting without thought for the future or by simply walking away from played-out mines.

Over the past century, irresponsible and unwise mining operators have devastated over half a million acres of land--by acting without thought for the future or by simply walking away from played-out mines.

Sadly, the NRC has seems determined to perpetuate rather than resolve this dangerous situation in the case of the Atlas site.

I invite my colleagues to join me today in paying tribute to one of the most remarkable legislators in the history of the great golden State of California--the Honorable Quentin L. Kopp.

Quentin Kopp is a San Francisco institution. His 27 years in public office began with his service as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

He is a public reformer who has insisted upon open government, campaigns that fully disclose contributions, and the elimination of conflicts of interest.

Senator Kopp's longtime and articulate advocacy of the extension of the Bay Area Rapid Transit system to San Francisco International Airport--a critical issue which has involved many of our colleagues in this House--has been vital in…

I invite my colleagues to join me in acknowledging the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Tony Governale and in extending condolences to his wife, Helen, and his fine family.

Tony Governale's life stands as a strong rebuttal to these skeptics.

He was a key figure in guiding San Bruno through a decade of growth and progress.

His commitment to performing his public responsibilities, as well as his tireless efforts to reach out and involve the entire community in the decisions of its government, made him one of San Mateo County's most beloved citizens.

Quentin Kopp's imposing height, unforgettable visage, and booming voice... heralds his legendary tardy public appearances.

It is my sincere wish, Mr. Speaker, that Judge Kopp will find intellectual satisfaction, professional fulfillment and personal happiness in this new opportunity to continue his public service.