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species such as the desert tortoise. In addition, questions 

 have also been aimed concerning a proposed power utility 

 corridor through the property for future power projects. 



Agencies of the State of Nevada have joined with 

 Aerojet and federal agencies to develop appropriate 

 mitigations which are attached to the legislation. The 

 Nevada Department of Wildlife and I have Insisted upon 

 various mitigation measures which Include the setting aside 

 of an 18,000 acre nature conservatory. In addition, 

 provisions have been included for the installation of 

 wildlife watering devices. 



The State Department of Conservation and Natural 

 Resources as well as the State Water Engineer will require 

 permits for any water use. In addition, these agencies will 

 closely monitor Aerojet's activities and have indicated to 

 me that any permit for water use or waste disposal will be 

 conditional upon the company's compliance to the State's 

 strict requirements. From my tenure in the Nevada Senate 

 Committee on Natural Resources, I can attest first-hand that 

 Nevada's standards in these areas are among the most 

 stringent in the nation. I might add that over one-fifth of 

 the property has been dedicated to providing a power 

 corridor for future power needs. 



