I urge you to use the comprehensive statement of task drafted by the Press Pause Coalition.  This statement of task is the best way to fully adhere to the requirements of the work group outlined and codified by HB2213, passed and signed into law in 2021.  The Press Pause Coalition’s statement of task would also provide for meaningful engagement of the public and the most thorough means of evaluating the impacts of commercial gold mining in conjunction with the NASEM committee.  Again, I ask that you use the statement of task drafted by the Press Pause Coalition.