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July 2014

EPA releases proposed restrictions for large-scale mining in Bristol Bay

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Document open for public comment through September 19, 2014.

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July 2014

News roundup: July 11, 2014

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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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June 2014

“Bristol Bay Forever” initiative to appear on ballots Nov. 4

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Initiative would require state legislator approval for large mines such as Pebble.

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June 2014

News Roundup: June 16

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More mining claims for Pebble developer, and a suit over a ballot initiative goes to the State Supreme Court

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June 2014

State of Alaska petitions to join Pebble in civil suit against EPA

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Alaska federal district court will determine if State participation is warranted.

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May 2014

Murkowski gets earful on EPA, Pebble at Dillingham meeting

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Around 250 attend discussion with Alaskan senator.

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May 2014

Pebble asks for injunction to stop EPA’s 404(c) process

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Developer says its comments were ignored; wanted to get EPA's attention.

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May 2014

Watershed Assessment process under investigation

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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 Assessment. The internal investigation was initiated after congressional requests and hotline complaints. The Office of Inspector General has requested a list of all EPA personnel … Continued

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May 2014

Pebble calls for EPA to halt its 404(c) action

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60-page letter details developer's arguments against the Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment and the 404(c) process.

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April 2014

Regulatory push aims to reel in EPA authority

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Senators want to change language in Clean Water Act.