02.26.09 Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 699

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Legislative Hearing on H.R. 699.

H.R. 699 (Rahall), 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. "Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009"

WITNESSES & TESTIMONY:

Panel I

Representative Dean Heller (NV-2)
Member of Congress

Panel II

John D. Leshy
Solicitor General
Department of the Interior (1993-2001)
Harry D. Sunderland Distinguished Professor
University of California, Hastings College of the Law

Robin M. Nazzaro
Director
Natural Resources and Environment
U.S. Government Accountability Office

James (“J.T.”) Reynolds
Death Valley National Park Superintendent (2001-2008)
National Park Service
Death Valley, California

The Honerable Jim Starr
County Commissioner
Gunnison County, Colorado

The Honorable Sheri Eklund-Brown
Chair
Elko County Board of Commissioners
Elko County, Nevada