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August 2013

Free webinar hosted by the First Peoples Worldwide

“Engaging FPIC: Understanding, Interpretation and Self-determination” The webinar begins at 7 a.m. Alaska Time and will focus on how Indigenous Peoples can hone their knowledge and skills about free, prior and informed consent and be better prepared to face the challenges of development in their communities. More info Register

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August 2013

Learn about “free, prior and informed consent”

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Pebble Mine news and First Peoples/Indigenous rights related to Bristol Bay

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August 2013

Subcommittee on Oversight discusses EPA Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment

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Witnesses testify regarding NEPA process and EPA watershed assessment.

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July 2013

Senator’s letter highlights lack of mine plan

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In a July 1 letter to the Pebble Limited Partnership, Northern Dynasty Minerals and Anglo American, Senator Lisa Murkowski has asked developers of the proposed Pebble mine to set – and stick to – a timeline for a project plan and permit applications. “The time has come to tell Alaskans whether and how you plan … Continued

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June 2013

Deadline for public comment on revised EPA Bristol Bay watershed assessment

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EPA Watershed Assessment – Deadline: June 30, 2013. EPA released the revised version of its Bristol Bay watershed assessment in late April. Though a second public comment period wasn’t originally planned, EPA opened one up in response to public interest. Just before the stated deadline of May 31, 2013, EPA also decided to extend this second commenting period … Continued

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June 2013

Public input high for EPA watershed assessment

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More than half a million comments received. Deadline for responses: June 30.

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May 2013

Comment periods still open for watershed assessment and harbor seal status

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Public input opportunities on issues related to the development of the proposed Pebble mine.

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May 2013

Public comment period extended to June 30

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EPA extends public comment deadline for revised watershed assessment.

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May 2013

Public comment period for EPA assessment ends Friday

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The public has until Friday, May 31, to comment on the EPA’s revised Bristol Bay watershed assessment. The EPA has received more than 150,000 comments on the document already. Read this Pebble Watch guide for public comment details, as well as a quick overview of major changes in this version of the assessment. Download the … Continued

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May 2013

Pebble Watch summary helps readers before May 31 EPA deadline

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Summary outlines major changes in EPA's revised watershed assessment