We just found out a few hours ago about this hearing on frac sand planned by the MN House of Representatives Mining and Outdoor Recreation Committee.

Hi folks,

I wanted to start getting this news out quickly — feel free to share with others.

We just found out a few hours ago about this hearing on frac sand planned by the MN House of Representatives Mining and Outdoor Recreation Committee. As you can see in the description below, it's been set up so that they hear only from the frac sand industry and state agencies — no role for affected citizens. And industry is given first billing and speaking priority even over the agencies. This is pretty outrageous.

It'll be very important to have some citizens from SE MN there to witness what the industry and agencies say. If you're interested and able to go up to the hearing, please let me know.

Thanks,

Johanna

Johanna Rupprecht

Policy Organizer

Land Stewardship Project

Lewiston, MN

507-523-3366

jrupprecht@landstewardshipproject.org

From: Stephanie Lamphere [mailto:Stephanie.Lamphere@house.mn]
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:56 AM
To: Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy
Subject: 1-27-14 House Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy Committee Notice

Below please find a meeting notice and agenda for the Tuesday, January 27th meeting of the House Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy Committee.

Thank you,

Stephanie

COMMITTEE: Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy

DATE: Tuesday, January 27th, 2015

TIME: 2:45pm - 4:30pm

MEETING ROOM: 10 State Office Building

CHAIR: Rep. Tom Hackbarth

AGENDA: Informational Hearing for Silica Sand Mining from Silica Sand Producers and State Agency Silica Sand Rule-Making Update.

Stephanie Lamphere
Committee Administrator - Mining & Outdoor Recreation Policy
Minnesota House of Representatives

430 State Office Building
651-296-5528
Stephanie.Lamphere@house.mn