The Trump administration is ready to block the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska begins new week, marking a surprising change of course, sources familiar with the plans told Politico.
The proposed project is controversial because of its proximity to the Bristol Bay area, the world’s largest commercial sockeye producing region for salmon. Democratic lawmakers on the House Oversight and Reform Committee have raised concerns about the administration’s moves to move the Pebble Mine forward.
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Donald John TrumpCEO of parent company National Enquirer steps out Biden that he would shut down US in the midst of pandemic when scientists said it was necessary. Warren is calling for board members of the Postal Service to fire DeJoy or MORE has to deal with pressure to block the mine, including from GOP megadonor Andy Sabin, who told Politico that he is ‘fairly sure’ that the project will be nixed. The son of the president Donald Trump Jr., has also recently gone out against the Pebble Mine, citing concerns about the proximity to Bristol Bay.
Pebble Partnership CEO Tom Collier told The Hill that he has yet to hear anything to suggest that Pebble Mine will be blocked, calling the Politico story “categorically false.”
Last month it was the Army Corps of Engineers published an environmental impact assessment of Alaska’s proposed copper and gold mine, bringing it one step closer to construction.
The Alaska Corps of Engineers Office will host a conference call with stakeholders on Monday.
“If the Trump administration decides to deny this license, it’s great news for Bristol Bay and the people who depend on it, ”Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood said in a statement to The Hill.
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corp of Engineers did not immediately respond to questions from The Hill.
Updated 16:59 p.m.
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