Jan 20, 1999
The NRC has seems determined to perpetuate rather than resolve this dangerous situation in the case of the Atlas site.
George Miller
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George Miller is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 7th congressional district from 1975 until his retirement in 2015. During his tenure, Miller was known for his advocacy on issues such as education, labor rights, and environmental protection. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including the Younger Americans Act, which aimed to enhance opportunities for youth engagement and development. Miller was also a prominent voice for Puerto Rico's self-determination, emphasizing the importance of educating residents on their status options.
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Jan 20, 1999
Public opinion--even in Western states with large mining activities--is strongly in favor of mining reform that includes a royalty that raises substantial revenues to be used for abandoned mine clean-up.
Jan 20, 1999
The majority refused to even hold hearings on these bills during the last Congress, instead focusing on crushing Clinton administration policies that would have made miners accountable for their actions and decreased the level of…
Jan 20, 1999
Today, I am introducing three bills, in addition to Rep. Nick Rahall's (D-WVA) comprehensive bill to reform the Mining Law of 1872.
Jan 20, 1999
Leaving a huge, leaking tailings pile adjacent to the Colorado River does not make sense.
Jan 20, 1999
ten and a half million tons of toxic wastes generated by the now-defunct Atlas Mine are stored in a tailings pond located immediately adjacent to the Colorado River near Moab, Utah.
Jan 20, 1999
Sadly, the NRC has seems determined to perpetuate rather than resolve this dangerous situation in the case of the Atlas site.
Jan 20, 1999
Mr. Speaker, ten and a half million tons of toxic wastes generated by the now-defunct Atlas Mine are stored in a tailings pond located immediately adjacent to the Colorado River near Moab, Utah.
Jan 20, 1999
Over the past century, irresponsible and unwise mining operators have devastated over half a million acres of land--by acting without thought for the future or by simply walking away from played-out mines.
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