Tag: Regulation/Legislation
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Response to Tribes is EPA’s next focus
A request for environmental protections from federally-recognized Tribes spurred assessment; now EPA must decide how to respond.
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Review included multiple steps, opportunities for feedback
EPA’s latest report was vetted by the public and by a 12-member independent review team.
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News Roundup: January 22, 2014
EPA releases final assessment, Begich says no on Pebble, HB77 criticism continues.
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HB77 discussion reveals high level of public distrust
State says bill will lead to streamlined permitting; public questions intent
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In the news: November 18, 2013
HB77, legislation, permitting, rio tinto, pebble, bristol bay, dena’ina, culture, film, teens, wisconsin
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Oversight hearing focuses on EPA, mining impacts
EPA Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment discussed in subcommittee.
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News Roundup: September 30, 2013
News articles from the past week focus notably on Anglo American’s decision to withdraw from the Pebble project.
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September 25 deadline: Request to reconsider Bristol Bay Area Plan
Persons affected by the 2013 Plan Amendment for the Bristol Bay Area Plan have until September 25, 2013 to request a reconsideration of the changes in writing to the State … Continued
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2013 amendments finalized for Bristol Bay Area Plan
September 25, 2013 is deadline for requesting a reconsideration of the changes.
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News roundup: September 2013
EPA visit, Save Our Salmon initiative and a new poll top recent news.