ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

 

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HCM2007: hardrock mines; remediation; urging support

Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1

Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Overview

Urges the Arizona State Mine Inspector and the Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to apply for the pilot program under the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act.

History

The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 was signed into law on December 17, 2024 and seeks to address public safety and environmental threats associated with abandoned hardrock mines in the United States.  The Act establishes a pilot program under the Environmental Protection Agency to allow not-for-profit cleanup efforts at abandoned mine sites. (S.2781)

Provisions

1.   Urges the Arizona State Mine Inspector and ADEQ to work with federal agencies and members of the private sector to find qualified mining sites and apply for the pilot program. (Sec 1)

2.   Requests the Arizona Secretary of State to provide copies of this memorial to the State Mine Inspector and the Director of ADEQ and each member of Congress from the state of Arizona. (Sec 1)

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6.                     HCM 2007

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