Gilley divided the task force into three committees assigned to review the economic, environmental and social effects of large-scale strip mining practices. Gilley and the three committee chairmen took part in Monday's briefing, Page said. They did their best to listen to what folks had to say. At the start of the task force's work, Gilley indicated that the group existed only to report to Underwood. Any steps beyond that will be up to the governor, Gilley said.
Legislation is always a possibility.
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