Additional public hearings scheduled for HB77

HB77, which proposed to “streamline” Alaska’s permitting process is now up for consideration by the Alaska State Senate. The Department of Natural Resources testified Monday, with an initial public hearing on Wednesday. An additional public input period has been scheduled for Friday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m. Citizens may contact their local Legislative Information Office to find out how to participate in the hearing.

For more coverage of HB77, read this Pebble Watch story.

State HB77 page with links to full text of the bill.

Reserving Water for Instream Use (State of Alaska description)