[meteorite-list] It is a sad day.....

From: Jeff Grossman <jgrossman_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:07:57 -0500
Message-ID: <4B96482D.9050309_at_usgs.gov>

Oops, sorry, I replied to the wrong thread. This message was meant to
go on the "sad day" thread.

Jeff

> Once everybody gets all the anger out of their systems, the time comes
> for all interested parties to work within the existing framework of
> laws, regulations, and precedents and help develop a permitting
> process that allows meteorite hunting under certain conditions. If I
> were drafting this, it would at least include provisions requiring
> environmentally responsible collection methods, accurate documentation
> (photography, gps, mass), registration of find info within some time
> period, the right of first refusal for up to half of each object by
> the Smithsonian, and mandatory deposition of 20 g/20% in an
> institutional collection (including any material accepted by the SI).
>
> I think reasonable people recognize that these meteorites belong to
> the people of the US, but that specimens would mostly not be found
> without the efforts of private citizens. A good policy would continue
> to reward those who find these objects on behalf of the people, but
> also prevent the loss of scientific information and significant
> specimens.
>
> The question becomes, how can a reasonable regulation and permitting
> process be created? I'll discuss this with my colleagues in DOI and
> the SI, and perhaps groups like the IMCA can help lobby for this as
> well. I think it is quite achievable.
>
> Jeff

On 2010-03-09 7:39 AM, Pel? Pierre-Marie wrote:
> My question was not about the laws ;-)
>
> Just searching for the Glorieta Mountain strewnfield map. I'm sure many of you have it.
>
> I just need some help as I plan to go there one or two days in the following weeks.
>
> Best regards
>
> Pierre
>
>
>
>
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