Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1884

Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States (Committee on Natural Resources)

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 (1:00 PM)

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Washington, D.C.
The hearing will be held remotely via the Cisco Webex Virtual Platform. Public access will be available via the Committee's website and social media pages.

Witnesses

The Honorable Mila Besich
Mayor, Town of Superior

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM

The Honorable Shan Lewis
President, Inter Tribal Association of Arizona

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM

The Honorable Fawn Sharp
President, National Congress of American Indians

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony (2of2) [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony (1of2) [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM

Dr. James Wells
Chief Operating Officer, L. Everett & Associates

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 11:44 AM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 1884 [PDF]

Support Documents

  • SCIP Hearing Notice 04.13.21 [PDF]
  • Witness List [PDF] Added 04/09/2021 at 05:20 PM
  • Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Submission: Letter to Secretary Vilsack dated 03.29.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Submission: Press Release dated 03.29.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Arizona Mining Reform Coalition Submission: Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.09.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Concerned Citizens & Retired Miners Coalition Submission: Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Center For Biological Diversity Submission: Statement on HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Women’s Mining Coalition Submission: Copper Fact Sheet [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • U.A. Submission: Letter to Rep. Grijalva dated 04.09.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Grijalva Article – Don’t Trust this Mining Company to Protect Oak Flat. Look what it did in Australia dated 11.16.20 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Tommy Caldwell Submission: Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.09.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • National Wildlife Federation Submission: Support for HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Anthropological Research, LLC Submission: Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Access Fund Submission: Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.09.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Ak-Chin Indian Community Submission: Ltr to Rep. O’Halleran to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Ak-Chin Indian Community Submission: Ltr to Sen. Kelly to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Ak-Chin Indian Community Submission: Ltr to Sen. Sinema to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Cocopah Tribe Submission: Resolution No. CT-2021-07 dated 04.09.2021 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Submission: Ltr to AZ Senators to Request to Co-Sponsor S 915 dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Submission: Ltr to Representatives to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884 dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Havasupai Tribe Submission: Ltr to Reps and Senators to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Havasupai Tribe Submission: Resolution No. 26-21 dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Hopi Tribe Submission: Ltrs to AZ Senators to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Hualapai Tribe Submission: Ltr to Rep. Grijalva to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Hualapai Tribe Submission: Ltr to Sen. Sanders to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Hualapai Tribe Submission: Resolution No.19-2021 - Supporting Oak Flat Act dated 04.09.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Navajo Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Leger Fernandez to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Navajo Nation Submission: Ltrs to AZ Senators to Request to Co-Sponsor S 915, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Fitzgerald to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Gallagher to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Grothman to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Kind to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Moore to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Pocan to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Steil to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Tiffany to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Sen. Baldwin to Request to Co-Sponsor S 915, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Oneida Nation Submission: Ltr to Sen. Johnson to Request to Co-Sponsor S 915, the SOFA dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Pascua Yaqui Submission: Ltrs to AZ Senators to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Submission: Res.No. SR-3863-2021 in Support of HR 1884 dated 04.07.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Samish Indian Nation Submission: Ltr to Rep. Larsen, WA Senators to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884,S 915 dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • San Carlos Apache Tribe Submission: Chairman Rambler’s Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.11.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • San Carlos Apache Tribe Submission: Press Release dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • San Carlos Apache Tribe Submission: ResolutionNo.NV-19-183 Supporting the Protection of Oak Flat and Other NA Sacred Spaces From Harm dated 11.22.19 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Save Oak Flat Act of 2021 Map dated 03.15.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Terry Rambler - Congress Can Protect Sacred Oak Flat in AZ form Mining Project dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Tohono O’odham Nation Submission: Ltrs to AZ Delegation to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, the SOFA dated 04.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Tonto Apache Tribe Submission: Resolution No.21-08 dated 04.07.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • White Mountain Apache Tribe Submission: Resolution No. 04-2021-68 dated 04.08.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Arizona Governor Ducey – Letter to Secretary Vilsack dated 03.16.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: AZ Building & Construction Trades Council – Request to Withhold/Abstain Support – SB 915 dated 03.31.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: AZ Building & Construction Trades Council –Request to Complete and Publish EIS for RC Mining in AZ dated 04.02.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: AZ Mayors and County Supervisors of Gila and Pinal Counties - Letter to President dated 03.17.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: AZ State Senator Shope - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.25.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: AZCC&I,GPEC,GPL,VP - Letter to Secretary Vilsack dated 03.23.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Boilermakers Local 627 – Press Release Regarding RC Mining Project [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: City of Apache Junction - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.22.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Cody Elgo (San Carlos Apache Tribal Member) – EIS Letter for Resolution Copper dated 07.18.16 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Community Working Group - Support for ACHP and USFS Finalizing the PA RC Mining Project and Land Exchange dated 02.23.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition – Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.25.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Eastern Arizona Counties Organization - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.22.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Gila County Supervisor, District 1 - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.22.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Gila County Supervisor, District 2 - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.23.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Gila County Supervisor, District 3 - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.22.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Gila County, County Manager-Support for ACHP and USFS Finalizing the PA RC Mining Project and Land Exchange dated 02.24.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Greater Phoenix Leadership - Letter to Secretary Vilsack dated 04.07.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Laura E. Skaer-RC Mining Project & Land Exchange; TontoNF, PinalCounty, AZACHP Project No.012344; Response to Termination Consultation [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Mila Besich, Mayor of Superior, Executive Director, CCEDC - Resolution Copper Needs to Move Forward - With Permits [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Oddonetto Construction - Oddonetto Construction Supports Resolution Copper [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Pamela Dalton-Rabago, Resident - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.22.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Pinal County Board of Supervisors – Letter Regarding Resolution Copper Mine dated on 03.24.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Pinal County Supervisor, District 2 - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Pinal County Supervisor, District 5 - Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.19.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Queen Creek Coalition - Testimony on H.R. 1884 dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Resolution Copper – Appendix S. Consultation History [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Resolution Copper – Final EIS Programmatic Agreement Summary - Process & Commitments dated 11.20 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: SABC-RC Mining Project & Land Exchange; Tonto NF, Pinal County, AZACHP Project No.012344;Response to Termination Consultation [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Sue Anderson – Support for the RC Programmatic Agreement dated 02.24.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Town of Superior – ACHP Programmatic Agreement dated 02.23.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: U.A. Local Union 469 – Letter to Rep. Gallego dated 04.09.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: United Steelworkers - Letter regarding HR 1884 dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: White Mountain Apache Tribe – USFS Consultation Comments on SE Arizona Land Exchange and RC Project dated 11.06.19 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Women’s Mining Coalition - Written Testimony of the WMC to SCIP dated 04.13.21 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Yavapai-Apache Nation – USFS Consultation Comments on SE Arizona Land Exchange and RC Project dated 11.07.19 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Yavapai-Apache Nation –Comments on the RC Mine EIS dated 12.13.19 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Rep. Stauber Submission: Yavapai-ApacheNation – USFS Consultation and Mitigation Process of SE AZ Land Exchange and RC Project dated 09.17.20 [PDF] Added 04/16/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • Patagonia Submission Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.16.21 [PDF] Added 04/19/2021 at 04:51 PM
  • Shawnee Tribe Submission Letter to Rep. Mullin to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, S 915 dated 04.16.21 [PDF] Added 04/19/2021 at 04:51 PM
  • Shawnee Tribe Submission Letter to Sen. Lankford to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, S 915 dated 04.16.21 [PDF] Added 04/19/2021 at 04:51 PM
  • Shawnee Tribe Submission Resolution R-04-14-2021-A dated 04.14.21 [PDF] Added 04/19/2021 at 04:51 PM
  • Earthworks Submission Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.19.21 [PDF] Added 04/19/2021 at 05:26 PM
  • First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance Submission: Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:10 AM
  • Pueblo of Tesuque Submission: Letter to Rep. Leger Fernandez to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, S 915 dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:10 AM
  • Outdoor Alliance Submission: Letter to Chair Leger Fernandez and RM Young to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884 dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:10 AM
  • Shoshone-Bannock Submission: Letter to Sen. Crapo, Sen. Risch, & Rep. Simpson to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884 dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:10 AM
  • Center for Biological Diversity Submission: LMN Letter to Rep. Grijalva to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, S 915 dated 04.26.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:17 AM
  • Center for Biological Diversity Submission: Letter to Rep. Grijalva to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, S 915 dated 04.16.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:17 AM
  • Poarch Band of Creek Indians: Letter to Rep. Carl to Request to Support and Co-Sponsor HR 1884 dated 04.21.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:10 AM
  • San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Submission: Res. No. SP 042021-15 dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:10 AM
  • San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Submission: Letter to Sen. Feinstein to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, S 915 dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/22/2021 at 10:10 AM
  • Apache Stronghold Submission: Complaint as Filed_12JAN21 dated 01.12.21 [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • Apache Stronghold Submission: Opening Brief of Plaintiff-Appellant Apache Stronghold dated 03.18.21 [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • Apache Stronghold Submission: Declaration of Cranston Hoffman, Jr. dated 01.14.21 [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • Apache Stronghold Submission: Declaration of John R. Welch, PhD dated 01.11.21 [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • Apache Stronghold Submission: Declaration of Naelyn Pike dated 01.14.21 [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • Apache Stronghold Submission: Declaration of Wendsler Noise, Sr., PhD dated 01.14.21 [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • Apache Stronghold Submission: Wendsler Noise, Sr. Testimony on HR 1884 dated 04.22.21 [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • Muscogee (Creek) Nation Submission: Testimony for the Record by the Hickory Ground Tribal Town of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation dated 04.21.21 [PDF] Added 04/26/2021 at 09:38 AM
  • Tribal Organizations Submission: Letters to Leader Schumer, Sen. Manchin, Speaker Pelosi, and Rep. Grijalva to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, S 915 dated 04.27.21 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 02:50 PM
  • 71. Oglala Sioux Tribe Submission: Letter to Leader Schumer, Sen. Manchin, Speaker Pelosi, and Rep. Grijalva to Request to Co-Sponsor HR 1884, S 915 dated 04.26.21 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 02:50 PM
  • Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Submission: Res. No. 4/20/21D dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 02:50 PM
  • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Submission: Res. No. Ft. McD. 2021-35 dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 05:18 PM
  • Danyell Dahn Submission: Statement on Oak Flat [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 05:18 PM
  • Danyell Dahn Submission: Article on “Safety concerns for Indigenous women in resource development: MMIWG inquiry” dated 06.06.2019 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 05:18 PM
  • Danyell Dahn Submission: AZ St. Land Department Letter re RC Draft EIS Comments dated 11.07.2019 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 05:18 PM
  • Danyell Dahn Submission: Article on “San Carlos Lake's dry-up is earliest ever as water levels plummet” dated 04.20.21 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 05:18 PM
  • Danyell Dahn Submission: Article on “Southwest braces for water cutbacks as drought deepens along the Colorado River” dated 04.06.21 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 05:18 PM
  • Center for Biological Diversity Submission: Article “Kearny Mayor signs letter to President in support of Resolution Copper without City of Kearny's approval” dated 04.28.21 [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 10:45 PM
  • La Posta Band of Mission Indians Submission: Res. No.212104A [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 10:45 PM

Member Statements

  • Chair Leger Fernandez - Opening Statement [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 02:50 PM

Hearing Record

  • QFRs - Rep. Gosar to Dr. Wells [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • QFRs - Rep. Gosar to Hon. Besich [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • QFRs - Rep. Gosar to Hon. Sharp [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • QFRs - Rep. Grijalva to Dr. Wells [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • QFRs - Rep. Grijalva to Hon. Sharp [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • AFRs - Hon. Besich [PDF] Added 04/23/2021 at 10:16 AM
  • AFRs - Dr. Wells [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 02:50 PM
  • AFRs - Hon. Sharp [PDF] Added 04/27/2021 at 05:18 PM

First Published: April 6, 2021 at 05:49 PM
Last Updated: April 27, 2021 at 10:45 PM