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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...
Thanks to our CMA members who participated in CMA’s Annual Golf Tournament—you made it another stunning success! We had 140 players participating this year, representing over 30 CMA member companies! Our sponsors once again did not disappoint this year! They welcomed the players with snacks, cold beverages, and giveaways. We could not do this without the support of our sponsors. THANK...