HR 2262 Appears Stalled After Hearing

The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, HR 2262, was the subject of a U. S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing this morning. Following the hearing, the Committee issued a press release which states in part:

"While the House of Representatives has already passed legislation that would change the Mining Law, (U. S. Senator Pete) Domenici indicated that he believes the Senate should start with a clean slate and produce bipartisan legislation that can pass Congress and be signed into law."

Apparently, the beast is down for now but not altogether out as Congress goes back to the drawing board. In what form it may be reborn I shall not venture to guess, but urge everyone to keep a wary eye out.

For my part, I shall strive to keep you posted on future developments.