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A Utah bill, Senate Bill 172, aims to limit local city control over mining operations, sparking concerns among officials. The legislation seeks to align local authority with state law, restricting cities' power to regulate mining activities, particularly in areas like Draper where a Geneva Rock mine expansion is ongoing.
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