hardrock mines; remediation; urging support

HCM 2007 is a legislative memorial urging Arizona's State Mine Inspector and Department of Environmental Quality to coordinate with federal agencies and private partners to apply for a federal pilot program under the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act. This federal program allows qualified groups (like nonprofits or local governments) to clean up abandoned mine sites without legal liability, addressing safety hazards and pollution from Arizona's estimated 100,000+ abandoned hardrock mines. The memorial focuses on accelerating remediation of sites threatening communities, waterways, and ecosystems due to toxic waste and unsecured tunnels. It does not create new state law but encourages state agencies to participate in the federal initiative.