The Fort Collins contingent of state legislators introduced new legislation on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 aimed at tightening mining regulations in Colorado - regulations that could have a direct impact on the proposed Powertech (USA) Mining Corp. uranium mine outside Fort Collins. The new legislation would require uranium miners to prove they could return groundwater to pre-mining conditions. It would also lift the confidentiality clause of existing state law that doesn't require companies to disclose mine prospecting during exploratory phases.

For more information see these news reports:

• The Loveland Reporter-Herald (January 17, 2008): Mine control: Lawmakers try to protect underground water sources from uranium contamination By Pamela Dickman
• The Fort Collins Coloradoan (January 17, 2008): Lawmakers introduce mining legislation by Jason Kosena

• Northern Colorado Business Report (January 17, 2008): Lawmakers propose uranium mining bills by Staff

• The Denver Post (January 17, 2008): Water-quality plans for mines offered by John Ingold
• SpencerSpeaks.Com (January 17, 2008): Uranium Mining Whets Thirst to Preserve Drinking Water By Jim Spencer
• The Pueblo Chieftain (January 17, 2008): Lawmakers seek to curb uranium mine pollution by Charles Ashby, Chieftain Denver Bureau
• The Telluride Watch (January 21, 2008): Legislators Working to Tighten State, Federal Mining Regulations By K.C. Mason

• HB08-1161: Protect communities and water by promoting responsible uranium mining

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• HB08-1165: Strengthen Mining Reclamation Standards

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