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EPA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced it is conducting preliminary research to determine whether the agency followed laws, regulations, policies and procedures when it developed the Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment. The internal investigation was initiated after congressional requests and hotline complaints. The Office of Inspector General has requested a list of all EPA personnel … Continued

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May 2014

Pebble calls for EPA to halt its 404(c) action

General Post

60-page letter details developer's arguments against the Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment and the 404(c) process.

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April 2014

Regulatory push aims to reel in EPA authority

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Senators want to change language in Clean Water Act.

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April 2014

Pebble investor divests, donates shares

General Post

Rio Tinto donates Northern Dynasty shares to Alaska charities

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March 2014

About Section 404(c)

General Post

Current Status The public comment period for EPA’s Proposed Determination ended September 19, 2014, after which EPA began reviewing hundreds of thousands of public comments. However, in November 2014, U.S. District Court Judge H. Russel Holland granted a preliminary injunction, ordering EPA to stop work on activities related to the 404(c) process until he is able … Continued

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March 2014

News Roundup: March 2014

News Roundup

Responses to EPA’s 404(c) decision Pictures: Photographer Who Shot Bristol Bay Celebrates Halt of Pebble Mine http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/03/140302-pebble-mine-bristol-bay-alaska-epa-environment/

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March 2014

Special edition publication focuses on EPA and Bristol Bay

Publications

Publication includes summaries of chapters from EPA Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment and a FAQ on the 404(c) process.