As a result, wouldn't the bill, as drafted, prevent the Forest Service from properly identifying or considering any mitigation measures that may be necessary, including the tunnels under Apache Leap and Oak Flat?
Grijalva questions the bill's impact on the Forest Service's ability to address environmental concerns.
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