EPA Requests More Information from Kennecott

The EPA has completed the initial review of Kennecott’s permit application for the underground injection control permit application for the treated water infiltration system.  The EPA will make a draft decision if they determine the information to be sufficient for a permitting decision.  According to Dr. Stephen Roy of the EPA, an informational meeting with be held in October (the exact date has not yet been determined). A public hearing will follow the informational meeting. He also informed us that a web page containing information on the proposed Eagle Project should be up by the end of the week on the EPA’s website.  Please read the attachment for more detailed information regarding the deficiencies and stay tuned to savethewildup.org for updates about the upcoming EPA meeting and hearing.

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