We need an agency, with powers similar to those of the EPA, that will take a proactive approach to this type of problem. Such an agency should be able to lead legal action, where necessary, and should have the resources to ensure that former mining sites, some of which date back to the 1840s, are rehabilitated and made environmentally safe, which is not the case at present. Having seen at first hand that the EPA acts effectively where it can, I would welcome a strengthening of its powers. Its role should be enhanced so that it can deal with all major environmental problems and I suggest that this could be done under the terms of the Bill.