Tag: Regulation/Legislation
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News Roundup: October 6, 2015
This week’s news related to the proposed Pebble mine includes the release William Cohen’s report on the EPA and details about Pebble Partnership’s litigation activity as it pursues a case … Continued
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Timing set in FACA case; 404(c) process delayed
In late November Federal Judge H. Russel Holland ordered a preliminary injunction to halt the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 404(c) proceedings related to the Pebble deposit in Bristol Bay until he rules … Continued
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Bristol Bay Forever: after long effort, initiative may still face legal challenges
Public initiative passes, but won’t be used for years – if ever.
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News Roundup: November 2014
Recent news related to the proposed Pebble mine includes election-related coverage and a new lawsuit brought against the EPA by the Pebble Partnership. Alaska mine project splits major state industries (Associated Press, … Continued
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Feds: State must improve election info for Alaska Natives
Judge to rule on State’s plan for improvement
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“Bristol Bay Forever Initiative”
“Bristol Bay Forever” is a public initiative that voters approved in November 2014. It requires legislative approval in order to develop a large-scale metallic sulfide mine within the Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve. Opponents … Continued
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EPA plans webinar overview of Proposed Determination
One-hour webinars offer introduction to the EPA 404(c) process and its Proposed Determination for the Pebble Deposit area in Bristol Bay, Alaska
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2 weeks remain in public comment period for EPA restrictions in Bristol Bay
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it has received roughly 130,000 public comments on the Proposed Determination it released last month. This is in addition to testimony from nearly 300 … Continued