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By Cronkite News Service

Here are key provisions of HB 2290, sponsored by Rep. Russell L. Jones, R-Yuma:

_ Would allow waste tires to be use as fill in up to five mines selected by the Arizona state mine inspector through 2015.

_ Would require those mines to be covered by earthen material at least 10 feet deep.

_ Would require the state mine inspector to convene an abandoned mine reclamation working group to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and environmental impact of using waste tires in mines.

_ Would establish a fund to administer gifts, grants and contributions that would be designated for the project.