Governor Dunleavy Poised to Sue EPA over Bristol Bay Veto
December 03, 2022
December 03, 2022
JUNEAU, Alaska, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
In comments submitted earlier this year, Governor Mike Dunleavy called on EPA Region 10 to withdraw its proposed action to prohibit the development of the Pebble deposit in the Bristol Bay area.
Instead, Region 10 has recommended that EPA finalize it; EPA now has 60 days to make a final decision.
If finalized, this action sets a dangerous precedent. It vetoes a permit . . .
In comments submitted earlier this year, Governor Mike Dunleavy called on EPA Region 10 to withdraw its proposed action to prohibit the development of the Pebble deposit in the Bristol Bay area.
Instead, Region 10 has recommended that EPA finalize it; EPA now has 60 days to make a final decision.
If finalized, this action sets a dangerous precedent. It vetoes a permit . . .