THE LAW

Official 1872 Mining Law Summary with comments

1999 Federal Law Update
by Stuart R. Butzier, Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk, PA; June 24, 1999
This paper highlights the significant federal mining law developments over the past year since the 44^th Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute. The paper is organized into four sections: (1) federal regulatory developments; (2) legislation considered by Congress; (3) federal appellate court decisions; and (4) federal district court and IBLA decisions.

Federal Cases concerning the Law

Andrus, Secretary Of The Interior V. Charlestone Stone Products Co.
Certiorari To The United States Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit
436 U.S. 604 (1978) No. 77-380.

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