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Responses to the Release of EPA’s Proposed Determination
“Common sense standards” or a”blueprint” for impeding national economic development? Reactions to EPA’s Bristol Bay restrictions vary.
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EPA releases proposed restrictions for large-scale mining in Bristol Bay
Document open for public comment through September 19, 2014.
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News roundup: July 11, 2014
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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“Bristol Bay Forever” initiative to appear on ballots Nov. 4
Initiative would require state legislator approval for large mines such as Pebble.
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News Roundup: June 16
More mining claims for Pebble developer, and a suit over a ballot initiative goes to the State Supreme Court
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State of Alaska petitions to join Pebble in civil suit against EPA
Alaska federal district court will determine if State participation is warranted.
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Begich visits Dillingham
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 … Continued
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Murkowski gets earful on EPA, Pebble at Dillingham meeting
Around 250 attend discussion with Alaskan senator.
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Spring 2014 News Roundup: EPA watershed assessment, PLP suit
Summary of recent events related to EPA and its 404(c) action.
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Pebble asks for injunction to stop EPA’s 404(c) process
Developer says its comments were ignored; wanted to get EPA’s attention.