11.   The mine operator, a company currently known as Wattle Gully, owns most of the real estate and directly or indirectly controls most commerce.

12.   The tax-and-insurance plan was negotiated, the governor explained, in cooperation with the National Union of Coal Producers, an association of mine operators.

13.   Ultimately the only way the neighbors and town could get satisfaction was to sue the mine operator and the DEC.

14.   When mine operators lease land from private owners, they often pay far higher royalties.

15.   A millionaire former coal mine operator who served a term as lieutenant governor, Patton spends most of his campaign appearances warning supporters against complacency.

16.   Currently, mine operators are responsible for sampling dust levels.

17.   Eleven survivors of those victims sued mine operator Kajima Corp. a decade ago, and the suit was finally settled Wednesday.

18.   He also said miners and mine operators could seek special permission to submit extra evidence in some cases.

19.   He said the group would seek compensation for its members from the government and was considering legal action against the mine operator, Canada-based Boliden, Ltd.

20.   He said the group would seek compensation for its members from the government and was considering legal action against the mine operator.