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usually not available for small miner projects. Thus, cash is re- 

 quired.) By way of contrast, our experience has shown that 

 should the land remain under BLM jurisdiction, Mr. Cavanaugh can 

 expect more knowledgeable management of the mineral resources - 

 both for exploration and production. BLM has a much larger staff 

 of minerals experts and over the years has demonstrated a better 

 understanding of the land management problems associated with 

 mining on the public domain. BLM annually spends much more on 

 minerals management than does the Forest Service. 



We understand your office has been (or will be) contacted by other 

 mining and ranching interests, which are, likewise, concerned 

 about transfer of BLM lands to the Forest Service. 



During the Nevada hearings on the original nation-wide land-swap 

 bill, the pro-Forest Service enthusiasts completely dominated and 

 steam rollered the testimony and the media on this matter - even 

 to the point of defaming BLM's management abilities. 



The Nevada Mining Association recognizes that BLM is equally cap- 

 able of managing the public lands - and in the instance of miner- 

 als, a more skilled and helpful agency. 



We seek your support to oppose these land transfers which will 

 create hardships for the mining and ranching industries, 



Cordi al ly, 



Robert E. Warren 

 REW:v 

 Enclosure: Map 



cc : Senator Paul Laxalt and Nevada Staff 



Congressmn Barbara F. Vucanovich and Nevada Staff 

 NMA Board of Directors 

 NMA Gold and Silver Operations 

 Nevada Department of Minerals 

 Nevada Commission on Mineral Resources 

 NevadaAssembI yman Joseph Dini 

 Nevada Cattlemen's Association 

 Mr. E. A. Hoi I ingsworth 

 Mr. M. Douglas Miller 

 Mr. Wallace J. Cavanaugh 

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