Thursday, May 1, 2008

The Forest Service is attempting to further restrict mining by creating a new "Bonded Notice" category, which would require a financial guarantee (bond) for virtually all prospecting on public lands under their care and control.

See Pending Rules & Regulations for the Federal Register Notice and comment information. 

Scott Harn

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