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Rep. Stauber bill would shorten environmental review for mine proposals

Sep 25, 2022 02:03PM ● By Editor
Mineral exploration on the Superior National Forest near the South Kawishiwi River. Photo: Greg Seitz

By Greg Seitz from Quetico Superior Wilderness News • September 25, 2022

Stauber, a staunch supporter of mining companies, says the bill is needed to ensure mines are approved in a timely fashion. 

“There is no justification to allow decades of litigation and permitting to get a legitimate mining project started. Let’s pass my commonsense legislation and get shovels in the ground while protecting our environment.”


To see the original report and related stories, follow this link. https://queticosuperior.org/blog/rep-stauber-bill-would-shorten-environmental-review-for-mine-propos...

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