S. 2781 aims to encourage the cleanup (or remediation) of abandoned hardrock mines to improve environmental conditions and protect human health. It establishes a pilot program allowing individuals or groups, known as "Good Samaritans," to apply for permits to carry out...
Simple Explanation
S. 2781 is a plan to clean up old, messy mines so the environment is nicer and safer for people. It lets special helpers, called "Good Samaritans," volunteer to do the cleaning without getting in trouble, and these helpers have to follow certain rules and be watched by the right experts.