His company really stands out as an irresponsible and dangerous operation.

The inspectors have been forbidden from being as aggressive as they need to be. They can't go ahead and close the mine and use the authority that they have to do the job that they've been charged to do.

This wouldn't go on in New England.

This mine [Sago] should have been closed… the record is very clear.

Clark is a very good company. We look forward to working with them, ... You never know. We'll have to see when it comes [this fall]. I'm hoping it all gets done.

This is an important step toward moving the company back into a normal cycle of reporting and payment with CMS.