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Chairman Bishop Letter to Director Ashe


WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2016 - TO: The Honorable Dan Ashe

FROM: Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop

Dear Director Ashe:

On August 5, 2015, an Environmental Protection Agency-led crew ("EPA") discharged 3 million gallons of contaminated water from the Gold King Mine, located in San Juan County, Colorado into the Animas and the San Juan River systems. 

Read the entire letter HERE. 

Contact: Committee Press Office 202-226-9019

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