Category: General Post
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Court issues injunction delaying EPA process on Pebble
No movement on FACA case expected until next year.
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Mount Polley: officials reassure Alaska, mine lays off workers, investigators ask for public input
The latest news regarding the Mount Polley tailings breach, clean-up and investigation.
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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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Alaska candidates: Where do they stand on Pebble?
The issue of the Pebble mine is playing a role in Alaska’s election this year, particularly in the Senate race between incumbent Mark Begich and candidate Dan Sullivan. Some candidates … 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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PLP vs. EPA: one case dismissed, the other rescheduled
Updates on lawsuits brought by Pebble against the EPA.
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PLP’s Tom Collier describes efforts to fight EPA
Pebble Limited Partnership CEO Tom Collier says his company is “punching back” at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its efforts to employ a rarely used section of the Clean … Continued
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Deadline for public comment
Today is the last day for submitting public comments on EPA’s Proposed Determination, which details restrictions for large-scale mining development in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
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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