Washington, May 11 -- Rep. George Whitesides issued the following press release:
Today, Rep. George Whitesides introduced the Containing Effects of Mining Extraction (CEMEx) Act, which would address the potential harms caused by large-scale mining operations near populated areas.
Cemex, a building materials company headquartered in Mexico, purchased mining rights in Santa Clarita in 1990, sparking outrage from the surrounding community. Their planned Santa Clarita mine could cause additional noise, water, and air pollution in the city, as construction and operation would use a significant amount of water and resources.
Rep. Whitesides' legislation would create new federal standards for mining extraction projects, requiring a series of ...