Nevada SB464 enacts the Interstate Mining Compact to address mining's impact on natural resources.

Nevada SB464 enacts the Interstate Mining Compact, an agreement among states to manage mining's effects on land, water, and air. The Compact aims to protect natural resources, reduce pollution, and improve mined land use. It establishes the Interstate Mining Commission, composed of governors or their designees, tasked with studying mining impacts, recommending practices, and cooperating with federal and private entities. The Commission also consults with states on mining issues. The bill authorizes the Governor to designate an alternate representative.

Nevada SB464 enacts the Interstate Mining Compact to address mining's impact on natural resources.

Nevada SB464 enacts the Interstate Mining Compact, an agreement among states to manage mining's effects on land, water, and air. The Compact aims to protect natural resources, reduce pollution, and improve mined land use. It establishes the Interstate Mining Commission, composed of governors or their designees, tasked with studying mining impacts, recommending practices, and cooperating with federal and private entities. The Commission also consults with states on mining issues. The bill authorizes the Governor to designate an alternate representative.