Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
American Bar Association
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Mining and Public Land and Resources Committees
Presents a “Quick Teleconference” program
Mining Law Reform: A Review of Current Legislative Proposals
Program Information
Monday, March 17, 2008
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time / 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Central Time
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Mountain Time / 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time
Program Overview:
This teleconference will review pending House and (expected) Senate proposals for mining law reform, legal and policy issues raised by the proposals, and prospects for compromise and enactment. Current proposals out of the House of Representatives reflect possible changes to land tenure rights, environmental standards for the use of public lands, and the imposition of gross royalties. The Senate is sure to follow with its own priorities and objectives. This panel of experts will provide insights to congressional deliberations and the objectives of all stakeholders in this important debate.
Educational Objectives:
- Learn what changes to the law are being considered by Congress
- What legal challenges could be triggered by various proposals
- How will property rights and environmental protection laws be affected and implicated
Faculty:
Moderator:
Fred Wagner, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., Washington, DC
Panelists:
Jim Butler, Parsons, Behle & Latimer, Reno, NV
Roger Flynn, Western Mining Action Project, Boulder, CO
John Leshy, Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, CA
This program will not offer CLE credit.
ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in):
If you wish to participate by telephone please register online.
Online registration is encouraged for immediate confirmation and billing receipt. You may also complete this form and fax it to (760) 931-0079. Once your registration and payment have been processed, you will receive a confirmation with the toll-free telephone number and security PIN number.
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Registration Fee:
Registrations cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
Section Members: $80 | Gov't, Academic, or Public Interest: $80 | Other ABA Members: $100 | General Attendance: $110
Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $30 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.
Late Registration Notice:
Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).
Law Students:
Complimentary registrations are available for law student groups and environmental law societies. Please contact Ninah Moore at (312) 988-5724 to secure your registration.
Mining Law Reform: A Review of Current Legislative Proposals Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Fred Wagner at fwagner@bdlaw.com by Friday, March 14, 2008 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.
