Tag: Regulation/Legislation
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News Roundup: March 1
Spring is nearly here, and along with it more daylight and plenty to report. Those with an interest – for and against – in the proposed Pebble mine have experienced … Continued
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News Roundup: November 22, 2017
Just in time for your 4-day holiday: catch up on all the news related to the Pebble project that’s come up in the past few weeks. If you need more, … Continued
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Pebble Watch Fact-check
Understanding the process for permitting a large-scale mine in Bristol Bay does not lend easily to sound-bites. When journalists oversimplify, it can lead to articles that skew the facts or … Continued
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News Roundup: October 25, 2017
EPA’s public input period dominated recent news, but there were also personnel changes at EPA Region 10 and the Pebble Limited Partnership. “Bristol Bay’s Pebble Mine Back in Play” (Oct. … Continued
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“Go with an open mind, open heart, open ears…”
Our interview with Dennis McLerran With EPA visits to Bristol Bay coming up this week, we decided to interview a former EPA administrator regarding his impressions of the region. Dennis … Continued
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Catch up on the latest Pebble mine news: October 9, 2017
It’s time to catch up on your reading, as there’s been a lot of Pebble mine news lately, including new information about what developers are planning for the project, and … Continued
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EPA sets public hearings in Dillingham and Iliamna
In early October the Environmental Protection Agency will hold hearings in Bristol Bay to receive comments about its proposal to withdraw the 2014 Proposed Determination, which recommended certain restrictions for … Continued
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EPA requests public comment on proposal
In accordance with an agreement the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made with the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) in May 2017 to resolve litigation, the … Continued
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News Roundup: June 2017
We regularly compile news related to the proposed Pebble mine. Recent items range from Alaska Supreme Court legal findings to outreach efforts by the United Tribes of Bristol Bay. Legal … Continued
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News Roundup: May 26, 2017
Recent news related to the development of the proposed Pebble mine includes reports of a new advisory committee that Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) has created, outlook for Northern Dynasty Minerals … Continued