After Years-Long Push, House Approves ‘Good Samaritan’ Mine Cleanup Bill

The House has approved legislation to create an EPA pilot program limiting environmental liability for Good Samaritans at hardrock mine cleanups following the Senate’s approval, clearing the way for President Joe Biden to sign the measure following decades of debate on the issue. The House approved S. 2781 Dec. 10 in a voice vote. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Jim Risch (R-ID) and a host of other Western senators, generally provides limited Superfund and Clean Water Act...