The Environmental Protection Agency’s public comment period on the proposed Pebble Mine Project closes this Friday, September 19.
Public meetings were held in Anchorage, New Stuyahok, Nondalton, Kokhanok, Dillingham, Iliamna, and Igiugig in August.
Mike Heatwole with the Pebble Ltd Partnership said much of the Anchorage area testimony was against development of the Pebble deposit…
Heatwole: “It started at 2 and ended at 7. They had 140 that signed up to speak, but as they got to higher numbers, they were skipping numbers, because I think some folks took advantage of talking directly to the court reporter.”
The EPA found that large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed poses significant risks to salmon. It then invoked a rarely-used process through which it could ultimately restrict or prohibit development of the proposed mine to protect the fishery.
The Pebble Limited Partnership and state have sued the EPA, alleging the agency overstepped its authority.
Those who would like to submit comments may visit the EPA’s website.
