Posted May 26, 2006

"Our Right to Public Lands Access"

Mike Smith, owner of Pro Mack South, informed us that a legislative proposal has been submitted to US Representative Rick Renzi of Arizona.

The proposed legislation, titled “Our Right to Public Lands Access,” was originally submitted by Arizona resident Deborah Stole. It would remove some of the burden regarding environmental studies and permitting from small miners and place that responsibility back on government agencies.

The proposal has been languishing in Representative Renzi’s office. What is needed are letters of support to show Representative Renzi that there is actual support, in numbers, by concerned citizens.

Interested parties can read the entire text of the proposed legislation in the “Pending Rules, Regulations, Projects” section of our website at www.icmj.com

Smith also provided us with a sample letter that can be sent along to Congressman Renzi. Feel free to use it or develop your own.

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