Tag: Permitting
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Next steps in the Pebble Army Corps appeal
It’s been nearly three months since the Pacific Ocean Division (POD) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told the Alaska District it would have to revisit portions of its … Continued
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Connect with agencies on federal and state permitting issues
There are two opportunities for the public to learn more or give input on permitting that affects development projects in Alaska. Public testimony opportunity: Senate Finance Committee The State of … Continued
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Appeal of permit denial submitted by Pebble Partnership and the State of Alaska
The Pacific Ocean Division (POD) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received requests for appeal from the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) and the State of Alaska, according to … Continued
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Pebble project – what happens next?
If there’s one thing that’s certain about the Pebble project, it’s that nothing is certain. The project has engendered high interest, both for and against, for years. And its extreme … Continued
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Is Pebble mine dead?
Since Phil St. George first pounded his fist on the Cominco table, demanding more budget to explore the Pebble prospect, the proposed mine has required fierce advocates to push it … Continued
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Corps Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the lead federal agency for permit decisions on the Pebble project, has finalized an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) disclosing impacts of a 20-year mine … Continued
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Anticipating the Record of Decision
Wondering what will be in the Joint Record of Decision, the next step in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pebble permitting process? This template helps the Corps develop the … Continued
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What you won’t see in the next EIS
As you read the final EIS for the Pebble project’s 20-year plan, keep in mind you’re reviewing one of the last EIS documents developed under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) … Continued
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Coast Guard requests public comment on proposed Newhalen Bridge by August 5
The Coast Guard will make a decision soon regarding the Pebble project’s request to build a bridge over the Newhalen River as part of its transportation corridor. In a public … Continued
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Pebble ditches ferry route; northern road is now the preferred transportation corridor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirmed in a media advisory last week that it has made a preliminary decision on a Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative (LEDPA) for the Pebble … Continued