Unity yes, finality no: D.C. Circuit rejects challenge to US EPA …
McCarthy - a case very important to the surface coal mining industry in the Appalachians - the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected industry arguments that US EPA had improperly adopted policies ...
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EPA Grants | US EPA
From small non-profit organizations to large state governments, EPA works to help many visionary organizations achieve their environmental goals. With countless success stories over the years, EPA grants remain a chief tool to protect human health and the environment. Get started with EPA Grants Overview for Applicants and Recipients.
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A Look at the Upcoming Trump Administration's Policy Priorities
Additionally, it is anticipated that the newly elected president and his administration will target many Biden Administration policies on the environment, immigration, foreign policy and more. Many of these actions could be set forth by executive order in the initial days and weeks of a second Trump Administration.
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Foreign Miners' Tax Act · Immigration to America · Santa Clara
The Legacy of Discrimination: Paving the Way for Exclusionary Policies. The Foreign Miners' Tax Act had profound and lasting impacts on American racial relations and immigration policy. This law not only imposed financial burdens on Chinese and other immigrant miners but also institutionalized a framework for legal discrimination based on race.
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Abandoned Mine Lands: Policy and Guidance | US EPA
Policy. Best Practices to Prevent Releases from Impoundments at Abandoned Mine Sites while Conducting CERCLA Response Actions (PDF) (64 pp, 2.4 ) October 2020. EPA developed these best practices to prevent …
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What are environmental regulations on mining activities?
Some important federal laws authorizing and guiding environmental regulation of mining in the United States are discussed below. These laws outline the responsibilities of several federal …
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Mining Source Book | US EPA
This Source Book was prepared in 2003 by EPA Region 10 to provide guidance on the Clean Water Act permitting processes and associated National Environmental Policy Act environmental review requirements for new metal mining operations in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This guidance has three specific purposes.
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U.S. EPA's Hardrock Mining Framework
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water (4203) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460. HARDROCK MINING FRAMEWORK September 1997 September 1997. HARDROCK MINING FRAMEWORK ... posed by mining should be shared and serve as a b asis for development of consistent Agency policies for mine sites.
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Economic Incentives | US EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2001. The United States Experience with Economic Incentives for Protecting the Environment. Office of the Administrator. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1991. Economic Incentives: Options for Environmental Protection. Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation (PDF, 1.5MB, About PDF)
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Mining Laws and Regulations USA 2025
On January 11, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") issued a proposed rule establishing financial responsibility requirements for the hardrock mining industry to address environmental liabilities.
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Mining Sector Information | EPA Smart Sectors Program | US EPA
The following links are intended to help Smart Sectors partners and the public learn more about how EPA works with the mining sector. EPA basic regulatory information. Federal Regulation Finder; Laws and regulation, compliance and policies and guidance information; EPA mineral mining effluent guidelines information; Abandoned mine site information
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Mining and Extractive | EPA Tasmania
Environmental issues associated with mining operations can include the long term management of tailings dams, waste rock management including acidic and metalliferous mine drainage generation and mitigation, dust and noise emissions, surface and groundwater quality, protection of habitat during the development of mining activities and site rehabilitation.
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New EPA Rule Will Affect Minnesota Mining | Twin Cities Business
The EPA's new regulations propose reducing the 800 lbs. of mercury the taconite processors in Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula produce each year by 462 lbs. By Ana Radelat
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Surface Coal Mining in Appalachia | US EPA
Mineral Mining and Processing; Ore Mining and Dressing; NPDES requirements to control wastewater discharges from mining operations (includes information about Good Samaritan Initiative) Exclusion of mining and mineral …
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Environmental Justice for Tribes and Indigenous …
Tribes, Mining, and EJ: June 26, 2024: Webinar Recording. ... such as the EPA Policy on Environmental Justice for Working with Federally Recognized Tribes and Indigenous Peoples (2014) – Principles 6 and 7, and …
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ReefLink Database | Research
CMap. CMap Description Mining policies are specific to where, when, what and how non-living natural resources can be extracted. These policies ensure the safety of workers during the removal process, as well as ensuring the safety of the communities and the natural environment in the surrounding area.
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Recommendations to Improve Mining on Public Lands
the statutes and regulations governing access to minerals and mineral development, the challenges that must be overcome, and a suite of recommendations for advancing these …
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | US EPA
site of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment.
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U.S. EPA's Hardrock Mining Framework
This Framework has been developed to help the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ) implement a multi-media, multi-statute approach to dealing with the environmental concerns …
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Clean Air Act Standards and Guidelines for the Metals Production
Metals Production; Industry Regulations Regulation/Guideline Type; Aluminum Production: Primary Aluminum Reduction Industry: NESHAP: Aluminum Production: Standards of Performance for Primary Aluminum Production
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Govt 2306- chapter 1 Flashcards
A drought B Federal regulation C Fraud D Immigration E Increased taxes. drought. 1 / 15. 1 / 15. ... Manufacturing, oil, silver, and cotton c. Mining, cattle, natural gas, and oil d. Natural gas, wheat, and silver e. Cattle, oil, corn, and real estate speculation ... Texas Environmental Protection Agency. Texas Water Development Board. Which of ...
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Mineral Mining and Processing Effluent Guidelines | US EPA
EPA promulgated the Mineral Mining and Processing Effluent Guidelines and Standards (40 CFR Part 436) in 1975, and amended the regulation in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979. The regulation covers wastewater discharges from mine drainage, mineral processing operations and stormwater runoff. ... Note: the NAICS group listing is provided as a guide and ...
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Abandoned Mine Lands: Policy and Guidance | Superfund
Policy: Policy on Joint Repositories at Mixed-Ownership Hardrock Mine Sites (PDF) (7 pp, 381 K) April 2005. Final Policy on Listing Mixed Ownership Mine or Mill Sites Created as a Result of the General Mining Law of 1872 on the Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket (PDF) (4 pp, 281 K) June 2003. EPA's National Hardrock Mining Framework (PDF) (14 …
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Mountaintop Mining Research | US EPA
Mountaintop mining is a practice where the tops of mountains are removed, allowing for almost complete recovery of coal seams while reducing the number of workers required to a fraction of what conventional methods require.
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METAL MINING FACILITIES
Chapter 3 concludes with a discussion of how to determine which EPCRA Section 313 chemicals exceed a reporting threshold, including focused discussions on issues specific to metal mining …
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Environmental Justice Grants | US EPA
The project has the following components: 1) collaborate with existing organizations to host a stakeholders' education workshop including information-sharing by representatives of the mining industry, community groups, and government agencies; 2) research environmental justice issues related to irresponsible mining activities and the impacts of ...
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Fact Sheet Series
Sector J: Mineral Mining and Processing Facilities U.S. EPA Ofice of Water EPA-833-F-06-025 December 2006 . ... In 1990, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed permitting regulations under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to control stormwater discharges associated ...
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Laws and Executive Orders | US EPA
Lists and links to descriptions of the major laws and executive orders that EPA administers and/or that guide EPA rulemakings, including the Clean Air Act ... EPA is called a regulatory agency because Congress authorizes us to write regulations that explain the critical details necessary to implement environmental laws. In addition, a number of ...
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Regulations for Emissions from Vehicles and Engines | US EPA
Regulations for smog, soot and toxic pollution from vehicles and engines. Regulations for smog, soot and toxic pollution from vehicles and engines. ... EPA finalizes Most Stringent Vehicle Emission Standards EPA has finalized standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty vehicles, and heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027 ...
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International Cooperation | US EPA
EPA and USAID signed a Memorandum of Understanding. On March 26, EPA and USAID signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow our two agencies to work more closely together on joint international initiatives, sharing EPA's experience and expertise with low and middle income countries where USAID operates.
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