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Rush Holt: “The fundamental issue that we face is that the current rule does not adequately protect streams and water quality, does…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2011
The fundamental issue that we face is that the current rule does not adequately protect streams and water quality, does not.
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Rush Holt
New Jersey

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Holt emphasizes the inadequacy of current regulations protecting water quality in mining areas.

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