result in years ofl 



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proposed development in proximity to a wilderness area would 



hassle and expensive litigation, and thereby 



threaten the mine's viability. 



In summary, Mr. Chairman, we believe we have given 

 enough to the conservationists who would like to destroy the 

 economic interests in our land and investments. We request that 

 the Chuck River and Port Houghton-Sanborn Canal Wilderness Areas 

 proposed in the House bill be withdrawn and that the status of 

 the proposed Berners Bay Wilderness Area be changed. 



I thank the Chairman and members of the Committee for the 

 opportunity to testify and we would be happy to answer any 

 questions. 



