Senator Kyl has included subsection 5(c) in this legislation to expressly confirm that before we open the mine, as already required by existing law, the entire operation and its environmental impacts will be subject to full review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Kyl emphasizes the need for environmental review before mining operations begin.
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Our responsibility is to be straightforward with you all. You're the ones that appointed us, you're the ones that we answer to.
Mr. Chairman, Representative Jacobs, the fact is that our current system has deteriorated and aged to the point that we wouldn't be confident in the deterrent value of it on out into the future.
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