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AK SB2

Bill

Status

Passed

6/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Giessel

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Origin

Senate

28th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Enacts the Interstate Mining Compact into Alaska law, creating a framework for multiple states to coordinate mining regulation and environmental protection standards.

  • Establishes the Interstate Mining Commission composed of one governor from each participating state, with authority to study mining operations, make recommendations on mining practices, and gather information on environmental effects.

  • Requires each participating state to develop programs for conserving mined land, protecting public safety, reducing pollution, restoring affected lands, and maintaining an efficient mining industry.

  • Apportions commission costs among states using a formula of one-half in equal shares and one-half proportional to the value of minerals mined in each state.

  • Compact becomes effective when enacted by four or more states; individual states may withdraw with one year's written notice to other governors.

Legislative Description

Interstate Mining Compact & Commission

Resources

Last Action

FN3: (H.FIN/DNR)

6/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Resources3/13/2013
State Affairs1/16/2013

Full Bill Text

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