I thank the gentleman for yielding. I appreciate the gentleman's amendment and his dedication to the sound management of natural resources on behalf of the constituents in his State. Placer mining is unique to Alaska and has a unique history in place in Alaska's economy. As such, the BLM proposal for unique reclamation and bonding requirements need to receive additional review. Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption of the gentleman's amendment.
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