Nevada Groups Settle on Mercury Legislation for Mining Sector

From Nevada Appeal, excerpt below;

Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie, D-Reno, managed Monday to bring parties from the miners to environmentalists together to support legislation tightening controls over mercury emissions from Nevada mines.

AB115 originally drew protests from those groups, but Leslie told the Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee those issues have been resolved by amendments that essentially rewrite the bill.
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The amended bill provides additional regulations to improve worker health and safety in Nevada mines. It also adds two inspectors to the Division of Mines, who will make unannounced visits to mines in the state to make sure they are following rules designed to prevent mercury spills and emissions both in the water and air.
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Steve Robinson of the governor's staff said with that support, Gov. Jim Gibbons will also support the legislation. He said the compromise is proof the state "can address environmental concerns and still have a healthy mining industry."

Kyle Davis, of the Nevada Conservation League, said that organization supports the bill as "something we can all get behind and that will make a difference."

Compromise is such a sweet thing. You can read the full article here.