[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 22500] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]SOUTHEAST ARIZONA LAND EXCHANGE AND CONSERVATION ACT OF 2006 ______ HON. RICK RENZI of arizona in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, in regard to the three site visits that I have made to the mining location and the recreation area, in regard to the over 20 meetings that I have with former president of Resolution Copper, their current president, their lobbyists and employees, and in regard to the over one dozen meetings with the San Carlos Apaches, I re-introduce this refined legislation today. I recognize that a portion of the land being conveyed to Resolution Copper in the vicinity of the Oak Flat Campground is used by the Apache people for traditional acorn gathering and other cultural purposes. My staff and I have discussed this matter with Resolution Copper on several occasions, and Resolution has assured us that upon conveyance of the land to them, the company will make every effort to allow such traditional uses to continue. As much of the land in question lies immediately adjacent to Arizona Highway 60, Resolution Copper believes that it is unlikely the bulk of the area in question will be significantly disturbed by exploration or mining activities in the foreseeable future. In addition, Resolution has assured me that they will establish job training and employment opportunities for potential Apache employees. As such, it is with great hope that I introduce this legislation for the future prosperity of the region.