The U.S. Geological Survey said this withdrawal, the million acres, would affect approximately 12 percent of available uranium in Arizona.

This legislation is an insult to Arizonans and the American taxpayers, an assault on the tourism industry in northern Arizona.

It is not simply about a mining company and their profit line. It is about a value and a spirit of the American people.

Grijalva, Hon. Raul M., a Representative in Congress from the State of Arizona.

The question, is the filing correct or not?

I would just like to tell my colleagues because it is such a special place, as the gentleman just talked about, let us hope nobody stumbles onto some uranium in the process because it could jeopardize the whole thing.

Was the Arizona Wilderness Act of 1984 a wilderness act or a mining act?

I have seen the mile pilings that are supposedly cleaned up out there, which is certainly not true.

I appreciate that. I know the tribal government does as well.

May I inquire how much time remains? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. LaTourette). The gentleman from Arizona has 8 minutes and the gentleman from Washington has 13\1/2\ minutes.

And so after 2013 if there are still impacts being felt or impacts that have developed in that interim the source of their making themselves whole in some way would be with the company?

Isn't it true that the documentation requirements in place to receive compensation from the Claims Fund are much more inclusive than it would be in a court proceeding?