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Conduct Emergency Responses At Legacy Mining Sites
Concerning the division of reclamation, mining, and safety's ability to conduct emergency responses at legacy hard rock mining sites.
Session:
2016 Regular Session
Subject:
Natural Resources & Environment
Bill Summary
Current law authorizes the division of reclamation, mining, and safety in the department of natural resources to use the emergency response cash fund for hazardous conditions at a mining site only if the site is subject to the division's regulatory authority. The act authorizes use of the fund to conduct emergency responses when circumstances exist at a legacy hard rock mine site that create a danger to public health or welfare or the environment.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)