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    WGA Policy Resolution 2024-08, Cleaning Up Abandoned Hardrock Mines in the ...

    Published on June 11, 2024
    “Good Samaritans” are entities that voluntarily clean up abandoned mine sites.  These Good Samaritans face potential liability under the Clean Water Act (CWA)...
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    Economic Development

    WGA Policy Resolution 2024-08, Cleaning Up Abandoned Hardrock Mines in the ...

    Published on June 11, 2024

    WGA Policy Resolution 2023-02, States’ Share of Royalties and Leasing Rev...

    Published on December 07, 2022
    The federal government has codified several historic agreements and programs to compensate western states for reduced revenue associated with the presence of tax-exempt federa...
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    Economic Development

    WGA Policy Resolution 2023-02, States’ Share of Royalties and Leasing Rev...

    Published on December 07, 2022

    WGA Policy Resolution 2022-08, National Minerals Policy

    Published on June 30, 2022
    Western Governors support building on the 1970 Mining and Minerals Policy Act with legislation and policies that unlock our domestic mineral potential and ensure access to met...
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    Economic Development

    WGA Policy Resolution 2022-08, National Minerals Policy

    Published on June 30, 2022

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