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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
The Bingaman bill takes a step forward by applying a standard to all federal lands that land managers must prevent 'unnecessary or undue degradation' resulting from mining.
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Jeff Bingaman
Democratic · New Mexico

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Bingaman emphasizes the need for stronger standards to protect federal lands from mining degradation.

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