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December 2014

Timing set in FACA case; 404(c) process delayed

In late November Federal Judge H. Russel Holland ordered a preliminary injunction to halt the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 404(c) proceedings related to the Pebble deposit in Bristol Bay until he rules on the merits of a lawsuit the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) brought against the agency. Afterward, EPA attorneys interpreted the ruling as allowing at least … Continued

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November 2014

Court issues injunction delaying EPA process on Pebble

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No movement on FACA case expected until next year.

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November 2014

Mount Polley: officials reassure Alaska, mine lays off workers, investigators ask for public input

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The latest news regarding the Mount Polley tailings breach, clean-up and investigation.

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November 2014

Bristol Bay Forever: after long effort, initiative may still face legal challenges

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Public initiative passes, but won't be used for years - if ever.

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November 2014

Alaska candidates: Where do they stand on Pebble?

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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 have clear positions against the project. Others have no stated position for or against the mine but stand behind Alaska’s permitting process. Here is a … Continued

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September 2014

PLP vs. EPA: one case dismissed, the other rescheduled

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Updates on lawsuits brought by Pebble against the EPA.

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September 2014

Feds: State must improve election info for Alaska Natives

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Judge to rule on State's plan for improvement

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September 2014

PLP’s Tom Collier describes efforts to fight EPA

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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 Water Act to place restrictions on mining at the Pebble deposit in Bristol Bay. Speaking at a Resource Development Council breakfast earlier this month, Collier … Continued

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September 2014

Deadline for public comment

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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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September 2014

“Bristol Bay Forever Initiative”

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“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 of the initiative have said they will bring legal challenges to “Bristol Bay Forever,” contending that it is unconstitutional. See this PebbleWatch article or review … Continued