There is nothing there that prevents it from being disturbed underneath.
I think that is a fair comparison.
As a result, wouldn't the bill, as drafted, prevent the Forest Service from properly identifying or considering any miti...
At some point we will follow up with questions.
We don't know what the impacts are.
Oak Flat is one of our holy places, where spiritual deities reside.
the bill would desecrate and destroy an area of religious and sacred significance to the Apache and Yavapai people
the bill constitutes a multi-billion dollar giveaway to a foreign-owned mining company
We strongly oppose this bill and the land transfer it mandates for three reasons: one, it will destroy our sacred areas;...
Federal laws and policies require meaningful consultation with Tribes before Federal action.
This bill, I think, plainly waives NEPA with regard to the land exchange.