EPA Puts Brakes on Surface Mining in Appalachia

The EPA just issued a statement announcing that they have extended the review period for 79 surface mining permit applications in Appalachia. This means that the permits will not be streamlined for approval, and is in accordance with the Obama administration’s memorandum issued in June to subject coal-mining permits More…

Interior Responds to Judge’s Mountaintop Ruling

The Interior Department just sent over its statement reacting to a judge’s decision today to uphold a Bush-era rule making it easier for mining companies to dump their waste in mountain streams. In toto:

This Administration has shown it is determined to improve mining practices and we will

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