Plaster mining is still being conducted. Unfortunately unelected bureaucrats have targeted these small mom and pop, usually retired people, family miners from getting regulations. So, mr. Chairman, this is a sound piece of legislation which should be accepted by this committee and this body to make sure those people that would like to participate in mining on lands that are owed. The b. L. M. Has decided to take these little miners and put them out of business. Mr. Tcharme, i urge the passage of my amendment. It is very simple and protects the smaller people in america and let them wish what they want to do and have an activity after they retire. It is absolutely important. It was adopted before and i reserve the balance of my time. The chair the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from minnesota seek recognition . Ms. Mccollum i rise in opposition to this amendment and i listened very carefully to what the gentleman from alaska had to say