The States have the premier authority in regulating mining operations, and yet they tell me that it is like talking to a brick wall with your Department.
Hal Rogers: “The States have the premier authority in regulating mining operations, and yet they tell me that it is like talking to a…”
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Rogers criticizes the lack of consultation with states on mining regulations.
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