The agency reportedly mishandled oversight of permits for what would be Minnesota s first copper-nickel mine.
Apr 23rd, 2021
In this file photo is a former iron ore processing plant near Hoyt Lakes, Minn., that would become part of a proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) An internal investigation has found that the Environmental Protection Agency mishandled its oversight of permits for what would be Minnesota s first copper-nickel mine, according to the federal agency s inspector general.
The findings describe a flawed review of two permits issued for the $1 billion mine that PolyMet Mining Corp. wants to build near Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes, which are about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northeast of Minneapolis, in northeastern Minnesota. The latest development adds more uncertainty to the stalled mine project. Many of the permits issued so far have been stayed or are under review.
EPA botched oversight of permits for PolyMet mine, internal investigation finds Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) botched its oversight of permits for Minnesota s first copper-nickel mine, according to the findings of an internal investigation.
The report from the EPA s inspector general, released Wednesday, describes a flawed review of two permits issued for the $1 billion mine that Toronto-based PolyMet Mining Corp. wants to build near Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes.
The findings add more regulatory uncertainty to the stalled mine. Many of the permits issued for the mine have been stayed or are under review. And in light of the new EPA review, environmentalists are now calling on Minnesota regulators to revoke the mine s water pollution permit.
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By - Associated Press - Thursday, April 22, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An internal investigation has found that the Environmental Protection Agency mishandled its oversight of permits for what would be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine, according to the federal agency‘s inspector general.
The findings describe a flawed review of two permits issued for the $1 billion mine that PolyMet Mining Corp. wants to build near Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes, which are about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northeast of Minneapolis, in northeastern Minnesota.
The latest development adds more uncertainty to the stalled mine project. Many of the permits issued so far have been stayed or are under review.
Investigation finds EPA mishandled oversight for PolyMet mine permits
A new report found the EPA didn t follow its own procedures when it submitted comments on the proposed project.
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A report from the inspector general for the Environmental Protection Agency found the EPA didn t follow its own procedures when it submitted comments about the proposed $1 billion PolyMet mine in northern Minnesota over the phone, instead of via written comment, to keep it out of public record.
The report, released Wednesday, details the flawed review of two permits that were issued for the controversial mine PolyMet wants to build near Babbit and Hoyt Lakes, adding more uncertainty to the future of the proposed mine as many of its permits are under review or stayed.
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