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NOW: mining reclamation act
Our Position: oppose
Bill Number: HB2317
Sponsor: Barnes
Legislative Session: 2006 Legislative Session
HB2317 exempts mines from even more regulation by prohibiting the counties from regulating reclamation activities via ordinances. Just when you thought there was no place left in the statutes where the mines were not exempt, here it is. This makes a bad statute even worse – there are already major exemptions for mining (including sand and gravel) and significant limits on what a county can do in this area. Local government should be able to develop and implement ordinances that help to ensure there are fewer conflicts between mining activities and other land uses. That includes reclamation.
Status
The Governor has until early next week to decide whether or not to veto, sign or just let this stinker become law without her signature.
Action Needed
No action is required as the bill has been signed.
More information
For a detailed status and to view a copy of the bill, go to http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2317 The most current version of the bill is the Senate Engrossed version.
Contact
Sandy Bahr at (602) 253-8633 or sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org
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