Interior Dept. says prior administration's environmental analysis of the Ambler mine access road across national park and federally managed land had “significant deficiencies.”
New economic study cites lower development costs and better market conditions for the proposed 800-mile gas pipeline and export terminal, but a supplemental federal review of its projected greenhouse gas emissions is in process as opponent lawsuits challenge its approvals.
When reconstructing a three-mile segment of Glenn Highway in Eagle Creek, Alaska, engineers had to consider two types of travelers: human drivers and spawning fish.
If a favorable record of decision is issued for the Pebble project, developers say it will take two to three more years to obtain necessary state permits.
