02/07/2023
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"Is this concept similar in approach taken by the administration to propose a fee for hardrock mine operations to address this legacy?"
"Over the years there--the taxpayers have been left to clean up the mess."
"Well, if the Good Samaritan is going to come in for the purposes of being a Good Samaritan, but if they are coming in to mine and leave a worse mess, what safeguards are there to be able to preclude t..."
"If we ultimately really want to solve the problem of abandoned hardrock mines, would you agree that concepts of these Good Samaritan cleanups and a dedicated fund for hardrock mine cleanup are insepar..."