December 27, 2007--Bill would give state more authority over cloud seeding efforts (Denver Post)
Draft legislation would give Wyoming more oversight of efforts to modify the weather to produce more rain and snowfall. Such efforts include cloud seeding, which involves pumping silver nitrate into clouds to get them to produce precipitation. Currently the State Engineer's Office reviews applications and grants permits for weather modification programs. The bill would formalize the agency's review of such programs. The bill likely would give the state engineer authority to enact new regulations if necessary, according to deputy state engineer Harry LaBonde.
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