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Norman D. Dicks: I strongly support the Inslee amendment. The gentleman from Arizona said let the law stand. That is what we are trying…

On the recordJune 21, 2001
I strongly support the Inslee amendment. The gentleman from Arizona said let the law stand. That is what we are trying to do here. We are trying to let section 3809, which was the law, the regulations properly adopted, we would like to see those sustained. The Bush administration has suspended the 3809 rule and intends to revise the rule. Remember, this is just on BLM lands. The Clinton administration also granted BLM the authority to deny permits to irresponsible mines in places where they would cause substantial, irreparable harm to environmental and cultural resources. The mining industry opposed both of those provisions. Mr. Chairman, I think the Inslee amendment is called for; and I intend to support it.
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Supporting the Inslee amendment regarding mining regulations on BLM lands.

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