May 24, 2010

Washington, DC—Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today after Jared Blumenfeld, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 Administrator, visited Yerington’s Anaconda Copper Mine site this morning:

“I thank Jared for coming to Nevada at my request to tour the Anaconda Copper Mine site in Yerington,” Reid said.  “It was important to discuss potential funding that would clean up and restore the site if it’s added to the National Priorities List. Cleaning up the Anaconda mine site is absolutely necessary to protect the community, environment, and local agriculture producers. I look forward to continuing to work with Jared and will make every effort to ensure full cleanup and restoration of the site.” 

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