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President Trump to be briefed on Pebble mine
In a press conference held today, President Trump indicated he would be briefed within 48 hours about the Pebble mine. As the Corps of Engineers prepares its final decision about … Continued
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Corps Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the lead federal agency for permit decisions on the Pebble project, has finalized an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) disclosing impacts of a 20-year mine … Continued
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Anticipating the Record of Decision
Wondering what will be in the Joint Record of Decision, the next step in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pebble permitting process? This template helps the Corps develop the … Continued
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Partnering on Pebble still up in the air
The Pebble Limited Partnership has been looking for additional partners for the last seven years, ever since Anglo American and Rio Tinto divested. Parent company Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM) hopes … Continued
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What you won’t see in the next EIS
As you read the final EIS for the Pebble project’s 20-year plan, keep in mind you’re reviewing one of the last EIS documents developed under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) … Continued
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Coast Guard requests public comment on proposed Newhalen Bridge by August 5
The Coast Guard will make a decision soon regarding the Pebble project’s request to build a bridge over the Newhalen River as part of its transportation corridor. In a public … Continued
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Pebble ditches ferry route; northern road is now the preferred transportation corridor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirmed in a media advisory last week that it has made a preliminary decision on a Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative (LEDPA) for the Pebble … Continued
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EPA will not formally elevate decision-making on Pebble project permit
Today was the deadline for the EPA to submit an elevation letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of an established dispute resolution process between the two agencies. … Continued
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What do you know about Iliamna Lake seals?
From ice to isotopes, our new fact sheet provides an overview of a rare population of harbor seals that make their home year-round on Alaska’s largest lake. Iliamna Lake Harbor … Continued
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Alaska Department of Natural Resources: Keep Pebble moving forward
The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which will decide on certain state permits for the Pebble project, has written the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging it … Continued