The US Department of Commerce is expected to issue recommendations by August 16 aimed at streamlining the federal permitting process for 35 "critical minerals," including uranium and zirconium, the key components of nuclear fuel, according to a May 18 statement from the US Department of the ...
On February 9 and 10, 1981, the Department of Commerce held a Public Workshop to obtain the views of the American Public on three questions directly pertinent to the Department's responsibilities under the Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980, Public Law 96-479....
3. Movement of precious metals-containing raw materials: Facilitate the unfettered movement of PM-containing raw materials to be reclaimed/refined between and to U.S. and EU precious metal reclaimers and related facilities. 4. Conflict minerals and responsible sourcing: Harmonize Dodd-Frank and EU...
For (1), a total of 17 expert interviews with representatives of major bodies of the public sector (international, national, departmental) and social groups (universities, chamber of commerce, NGOs) in the field of rural development were held. Seven interviews were organized in Bogotá to ...