Mtn Top Removal stream buffer rule deemed legally deficient
Monday, April 27th, 2009This just in:
The Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced today that the Bush Administration stream buffer rule is legally deficient and requested that the court vacate and remand the rule. This means that we will return to the 1983 stream buffer rule. Office of surface mining will be working to update the 1983 rule. Expect public comment opportunities in the next few months. To read more click here.
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