Tag: Regulation/Legislation
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News roundup: July 11, 2014
Much of the recent news related to the proposed Pebble mine has to do with a lawsuit Pebble Limited Partnership is pursuing against the EPA and its use of Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay.
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“Bristol Bay Forever” initiative to appear on ballots Nov. 4
Initiative would require state legislator approval for large mines such as Pebble.
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News Roundup: June 16
More mining claims for Pebble developer, and a suit over a ballot initiative goes to the State Supreme Court
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State of Alaska petitions to join Pebble in civil suit against EPA
Alaska federal district court will determine if State participation is warranted.
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Murkowski gets earful on EPA, Pebble at Dillingham meeting
Around 250 attend discussion with Alaskan senator.
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Pebble asks for injunction to stop EPA’s 404(c) process
Developer says its comments were ignored; wanted to get EPA’s attention.
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Watershed Assessment process under investigation
EPA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced it is conducting preliminary research to determine whether the agency followed laws, regulations, policies and procedures when it developed the Bristol Bay Watershed … Continued
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Pebble calls for EPA to halt its 404(c) action
60-page letter details developer’s arguments against the Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment and the 404(c) process.
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Regulatory push aims to reel in EPA authority
Senators want to change language in Clean Water Act.
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About Section 404(c)
Current Status The public comment period for EPA’s Proposed Determination ended September 19, 2014, after which EPA began reviewing hundreds of thousands of public comments. However, in November 2014, U.S. District … Continued