Category: General Post
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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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“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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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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Pebble asks for injunction to stop EPA’s 404(c) process
Developer says its comments were ignored; wanted to get EPA’s attention.
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Pebble CEO says mine plan ready, waiting for a partner
Tom Collier discusses EPA and Pebble with KDLG radio in Dillingham.
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Watershed Assessment process under investigation
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 … Continued
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Pebble calls for EPA to halt its 404(c) action
60-page letter details developer’s arguments against the Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment and the 404(c) process.