It’s All About the Budget
The Governor submitted his annual budget request to the legislature on November 1, seeking $18.5 Billion in General Funds. The Governor, and the Joint Budget Committee, have cautioned state agencies that after recent years of federal money flowing to the state we are returning to a “normal” budget with tighter purse strings. Much of the...
November 14, 2023
DRMS Update
Legislative Update
PFAS Rulemaking
Toxic Air Contaminants Comments
Other Business
November 14, 2023
Federal issues
State issues
Dredge & Fill
Water Fee Setting
Construction Stormwater Permit (COR400000)
Other Issues
Legislative issues
October is upon us and just as the seasons transition, so does CMA. The Board’s search committee is working hard to hire a new President to lead the organization. The first round of interviews have been completed and round two is scheduled. The Board hopes to have our new executive in place before the end of 2023.
In the meantime,...
Before we get into potential legislative issues, the General Assembly is welcoming two newly-minted members to the House of Representatives. Rep. Tim Hernandez who represents House District 4 in northwest Denver is a teacher and community activist. He lists housing, education funding, and gun violence as top priorities and appeared before legislative committees in 2023 on issues related to...
The Western States Mining Collaborative Council (WSMCC) had their annual retreat in August, and the group welcomed board member Kelly Ward to attend while CMA’s search for a new President is underway. This collective has met for about two decades to provide a forum for mining advocacy leaders to share important federal and congressional updates, discuss challenges faced and...
September 19, 2023
DRMS Update
Legislative Update
Greenhouse Gas Permits, Air Quality reg. #3
Regulatory Update
Other Business
September 19, 2023
Federal issues
WOTUS revised definition (post-Sackett) direct final rule
State issues
CO dredge & fill program
Water fee setting stakeholder process
Stone et al v High Mountain Mining case update
Reg 61 Triennial review
COR400000 Construction Stormwater general permit (draft public notice)
WQ workgroups
Legislative issues
Friday, August 4, 2023, was my last day at the Colorado Mining Association. I can always be reached at my personal email address: standempsey@comcast.net
It has been an honor to lead the Colorado Mining Association for the past seven years, and I leave a better person and attorney because of my time here. It has been a privilege to have...
Members, I have the honor to write a column for this newsletter for two reasons: first, to congratulate Stan Dempsey, Jr. on a well-deserved retirement, and second, I assure you that the Colorado Mining Association will continue working hard every day to defend and promote our industry and way of life as miners in Colorado.
Stan joined CMA as President...