A letter issued today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the proposed Pebble mine currently being led by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proceeding well, and effectively addresses all issues and concerns raised by EPA, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and other cooperating agencies.
Court Says EPA Decision to Back Away from Preemptive Veto is Correct
A Federal District Court ruled Friday afternoon to grant a motion to dismiss a case brought by multiple groups opposed to Pebble that had contested a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw the preemptive veto of the Pebble Project. Pebble CEO Tom Collier hailed the decision as a major victory for Pebble, the State of Alaska, and the rule of law.
Steps PLP is taking in response to COVID-19
Many have asked what steps Pebble Limited Partnership is taking in response to the COVID-19 situation to keep employees and community members safe. A recent letter to the Lake and Peninsula Borough provides relevant details — click here to read it.
PLP CEO Says USACE Review of Tailings Storage Facility for Pebble is Sound
Pebble Partnership (PLP) CEO Tom Collier issued the following statement about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) review of PLP’s approach to managing tailings at the proposed mine site and explains that the USACE decision about not needing a catastrophic failure analysis is sound because of the way PLP plans to design, operate and close its tailings facilities.
Leaked Draft Final EIS Shows Encouraging Federal Permit Review for Pebble Project
After reviewing a copy of the Executive Summary of the Preliminary Final Environmental Impact Statement (PFEIS) for the Pebble Project that was leaked to the media, Pebble Partnership CEO Tom Collier said the information in the near final report was positive and demonstrates the project can be done without harming the Bristol Bay fishery and would be beneficial to communities closest to the project. The document was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Draft Compensatory Mitigation Plan for Pebble Project Proposed
Pebble Hails EPA's Return to Fair Process
Draft EIS for Pebble Shows Path to Success for Permitting
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Pebble Project has been released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Upon initial review, the Pebble Partnership (PLP) strongly believes it demonstrates that the proposed 20-year mine development plan for the Pebble deposit can be done in an environmentally responsible manner and that it points to a clear path forward for success in permitting the project.
Historic Election Endorses Strong Future for Alaska’s Economy
Alaska voters struck down an anti-development initiative that a broad-based coalition of businesses, groups and individuals argued would have shut down Alaska’s economic future. At the same time, Alaska voters chose a new governor in Mike Dunleavy who has been steadfast in support of a fair and comprehensive review process for all development projects in Alaska, including the Pebble Project.
Walker Wrong on Permitting Process
Permitting for Pebble on Track
PLP CEO Tom Collier issued the following statement regarding the announcement today from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: “The settlement of our litigation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last May gave us the right to fully participate in a normal, lawful permitting process under the Clean Water Act with a thorough review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In today’s announcement EPA confirmed this critical point and the news does not change our approach.”
Proposed Plan Features Reduced Footprint
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today published a notification that the permit application submitted by the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) has been accepted. This formally begins the permitting process under the rigorous National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process and other permitting efforts associated with the project.
PLP to File Permit Application
The Pebble Partnership announced today that it notified the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that it would submit its permit application to the agency on Friday December 22, 2017. This action will initiate the thorough project review process prescribed under the National Environmental Policy Act.
New Pebble Executive VP of External Affairs
Pebble Expands Senior Technical Team
The Pebble Partnership announced today that Stephen Hodgson will join the project as Senior Vice President of Engineering & Project Director and James Fueg will join the project as Vice President of Permitting. Pebble CEO Tom Collier said these are key senior technical positions that will help lead the project to and through the environmental permitting process.
Outline of Comments in Response to EPA
EPA Withdrawal Notice is Welcome News
Pebble and EPA Reach Resolution
The Pebble Limited Partnership today announced an agreement to resolve the long-standing preemptive actions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against the project. The resolution effectively ends the litigation and establishes a clear path for the Pebble Project to initiate permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).