The Western Governors’ Association urges Congress to develop a National Minerals Policy in partnership with states that enables minerals exploration and development in a manner that balances the nation’s supply needs with adequate protection of natural resources and the environment. The May 6, 2019 letter from WGA Executive Director Jim Ogsbury to House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Alan Lowenthal and Ranking Member Paul Gosar reminds that state consultation “is fundamental to our system of government.” The outreach also includes WGA Policy Resolution 2018-09, National Minerals Policy; WGA Policy Resolution 2017-06, Financial Assurance Regulation; and WGA Policy Resolution 2017-01, Building a Stronger State-Federal Relationship.  Read, download the letter.