H.R.2262 - Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007

To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 as passed house.

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02/08/08
Uranium mining

The House has already done its part by passing the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, HR 2262. Now it's time for Sens. Jim Webb and John Warner to ...

Source: Daily Press, VA
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02/01/08
Senators should support hardrock mining bill

The House has already done its part by passing the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 (HR 2262). This legislation is a great step forward in ...

Source: Nashua Telegraph, NH
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01/30/08
Common-sense mining reform protects nature, consumers

The US House of Representatives approved a comprehensive bill late last year, and not a moment too soon. The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act, HR 2262, ...

Source: Seattle Times, United States
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01/21/08
Former Forest Service Chief to advocate for Mining Law reform ...

The House of Representatives passed a tough mining law reform bill, HR 2262, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act, last year. ...

Source: Mineweb, UK
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12/08/07
Western Communities Seek Mining Reform

The bill, HR 2262, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, faces a rougher time in the Senate. It would allow local, state and tribal governments ...

Source: The Associated Press
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12/08/07
Communities rally for hard-rock mining reform

The bill, HR 2262, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, faces a rougher time in the Senate. It would allow local, state and tribal governments ...

Source: Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY
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11/24/07
Letter: New mining bill hijacked by special interests

Last week HR 2262, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, passed out of the United States House of Representatives and headed to the Senate. ...

Source: Billings Gazette,  USA
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11/22/07
MINING NEWS: Mining industry seeks reasonable reform

Laura Skaer, executive director of the Northwest Miners Association, outlined the top 10 problems she sees with HR 2262 at the Alaska Miners Association ...

Source: Petroleum News
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11/15/07
Vodcast: Rep. Don Young on Mining

Young also passes harsh judgment on HR 2262, the Hard Rock Mining and Reclamation Act, already passed by the House: "“It was the worst bill I’ve had before ...

Source: Manufacturers' Blog, DC
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11/14/07
Mining Law Reform Is a No-Brainer

“HR 2262 makes this moratorium permanent.” In an interview with newwest.Net, Tawney explained that the bill also makes hardrock miners pay, for the first ...

Source: New West, MT
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11/12/07
Sportsmen should thanks state Congressmen for state mining reform

1, the US House of Representatives passed HR 2262, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, with a vote of 244-166. This law would reform the 1872 ...

Source: La Crosse Tribune, WI
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11/07/07
US law tested again

On 1 November, the US House of Representatives voted 244 to 166 in favour of The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act (HR 2262), which will reform the 1872 ...

Source: Mining Journal Online, UK
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11/06/07
Mining Reformed?

HR 2262 requires that mining companies not only meet clean water standards while a mine is active, but that water runoff from the mine has to be clean 10 ...

Source: Boise Weekly,  USA
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11/06/07
House votes to extend worker assistance

Voting 244-166, the House on Thursday sent the Senate a bill (HR 2262) to assess royalties on miners of hard-rock minerals such as gold, silver and uranium ...

Source: GoErie.com, PA
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11/06/07
House delegation united on mining reform

1, the House passed HR 2262, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007. This bill would reform the 1872 Mining Law by imposing royalties to fund ...

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription), WI
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11/03/07
Thomas Voting Reports

1 sent the Senate a bill (HR 2262) to assess royalties on miners of hard-rock minerals such as gold, silver and uranium on federal land. ...

Source: Billings Gazette,  USA
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11/03/07
Thomas Voting Reports

A yes vote was to pass a bill to impose royalties of up to 8 percent and use the proceeds to clean up abandoned mines. (HR 2262) Voting yes: Inslee, Larsen, ...

Source: TheNewsTribune.com (subscription), WA
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11/03/07
Repair mining law

Marilyn Musgrave to support the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, HR 2262. America's mining laws haven't changed much since the 1872 Mining Act ...

Source: New West
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11/03/07
HOW THEY VOTED

1 passed HR 2262, which imposes a royalty on minerals such as copper, silver and gold mined from federal lands. Under an 1872 law, mining operations pay as ...

Source: al.com, AL
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11/03/07
How your US lawmaker voted

By a vote of 244-166, the House on Thursday sent the Senate a bill (HR 2262) to assess royalties on miners of hard-rock minerals such as gold, ...

Source: Seattle Times, United States
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11/03/07
Our View Review

It passed HR 2262, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007. Friday Put college advisers in high schools A good idea has emerged from Arizona State ...

Source: OurayNews.com
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11/02/07
Hardrock mining reform passes

HR 2262, introduced by Rep. Nick Rahall, chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, requires mining companies to pay royalties to the government for the ...

Source: Gallup Independent, NM
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11/01/07
House Passes Mining Reform; Sali and Simpson Vote No

The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act (HR 2262) requires miners on federal lands to pay royalties of 8 percent of gross income on new mining operations, ...

Source: Arizona Daily Star
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11/01/07
Bill would withdraw mining claims in Coronado Forest

Grijalva said that successful withdrawal "is one useful tool in addressing the threat of Rosemont mining and joins others including HR 2262" the 1872 Mining ...

Source: Nogales International, AZ
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11/01/07
House Passes Mining Overhaul Bill

The US House of Representatives passed legislation (HR 2262) Thursday, November 1 aimed at overhauling a 19th-century mining law, but the bill faces a veto ...

Source: Helicopter Association International, VA
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10/31/07
Jewelers of America Supports Congressional Action on Mining Law Reform

Jewelers of America (JA) has delivered a letter to members of the House of Representatives, urging them to vote affirmatively on November 1 for HR 2262, ...

Source: YubaNet, CA
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10/31/07
HR 2262 is bad bill for Arizona miners

It’s HR 2262, and it would have significant negative impact not only on our mining industry, but also on our communities here in Arizona. If passed, HR 2262 ...

Source: Eastern Arizona Courier, AZ
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10/31/07
Guest Opinion: Mining law update would preserve Arizona's natural ...

She testified before the US House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Development in support of HR 2262 earlier this year.

Source: Tucson Citizen, AZ
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10/30/07
Jewelers of America Supports Passage of Mining Reform Act: HR 2262

... members of the House of Representatives, urging them to vote affirmatively on October 31 for HR 2262, The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007. ...

Source: Diamonds.net, NY
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10/29/07
Editorial: US House tightens noose around American miners’ necks

... of Representatives for the passage of the pernicious Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 (HR 2262), an overhaul spearheaded by Nick Rayhall (DW. ...

Source: The Northern Miner (subscription), Canada
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