HCM 2007
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: NREW DP 10-0-0-0
HCM2007: hardrock mines; remediation; urging support
Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1
Caucus & COW
Overview
Urges the Arizona State Mine Inspector and the Department of Environmental Quality
(ADEQ) to apply for the pilot program under the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned
Hardrock Mines Act.
History
The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 was signed into
law on December 17, 2024 and seeks to address public safety and environmental threats
associated with abandoned hardrock mines in the United States. The Act establishes a pilot
program under the Environmental Protection Agency to allow not-for-profit cleanup efforts
at abandoned mine sites. (S.2781)
Provisions
1. Urges the Arizona State Mine Inspector and ADEQ to work with federal agencies and
members of the private sector to find qualified mining sites and apply for the pilot
program. (Sec 1)
2. Requests the Arizona Secretary of State to provide copies of this memorial to the State
Mine Inspector and the Director of ADEQ and each member of Congress from the state of
Arizona. (Sec 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note