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Does this program affect the siting and permitting of proposed new mines?

April 26, 2017affect mines permitting program proposed siting

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Does this program affect the siting and permitting of proposed new mines?

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No. NR 135 creates a reclamation program focused on final site reclamation and environmental protection and has no affect on siting decisions. Since it is not a zoning rule there is no effect on local zoning decisions. The decision on locating a nonmetallic mine will continue to be based on the physical presence of a deposit, market demands, and restrictions that are placed on these activities through the zoning process.