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August 2014

New from Pebble Watch: two guides related to EPA’s Proposed Determination

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently receiving public comments on its Proposed Determination for restrictions at the Pebble deposit site in Bristol Bay. Public meetings are coming up August 12-15. Find out what you need to know about the Proposed Determination and public input opportunities in these two guides from Pebble Watch. Overview of … Continued

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July 2014

Responses to the Release of EPA’s Proposed Determination

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"Common sense standards" or a"blueprint" for impeding national economic development? Reactions to EPA's Bristol Bay restrictions vary.

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July 2014

EPA releases proposed restrictions for large-scale mining in Bristol Bay

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Document open for public comment through September 19, 2014.

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July 2014

News roundup: July 11, 2014

News Roundup

Much of the recent news related to the proposed Pebble mine has to do with a lawsuit Pebble Limited Partnership is pursuing against the EPA and its use of Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay.

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June 2014

“Bristol Bay Forever” initiative to appear on ballots Nov. 4

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Initiative would require state legislator approval for large mines such as Pebble.

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June 2014

News Roundup: June 16

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More mining claims for Pebble developer, and a suit over a ballot initiative goes to the State Supreme Court

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June 2014

State of Alaska petitions to join Pebble in civil suit against EPA

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Alaska federal district court will determine if State participation is warranted.

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May 2014

Begich visits Dillingham

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11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alaska Senator Mark Begich will be in Dillingham for the opening of his Dillingham Field Office at the Sifsof building. Begich is the only member of the Alaska congressional delegation to take a stance on the proposed Pebble mine. In January 2014 Begich said that Pebble was the “wrong mine, … Continued

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May 2014

Murkowski gets earful on EPA, Pebble at Dillingham meeting

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Around 250 attend discussion with Alaskan senator.

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May 2014

Spring 2014 News Roundup: EPA watershed assessment, PLP suit

News Roundup

Summary of recent events related to EPA and its 404(c) action.