Permitting
Rigorous Oversight
The process of environmentally permitting a large hard rock mine in Alaska is exhaustive and complex, with some of the most stringent environmental standards in the world A minimum of 12 state and federal agencies closely monitor, provide input as to how a project will be built and oversee all aspects of the permitting process from the initial stages through reclamation and closure.
- 67 major types of state and federal permits likely required
Permitting Process
The permitting process includes six major steps compliant with federal and state laws and regulations:
- Baseline studies
- Project design
- Permit applications
- NEPA Process & EIS
- Public comment period
- Permit issuance
Regulatory Review
Regulatory requirements for large projects begin at exploration and extend well beyond permitting and operations through reclamation and closure.
- Extensive environmental monitoring plan required for each phase of development through post-closure
- State controlled, pre-construction financial bond package mandatory to guarantee sufficient funds are available to responsibly close and reclaim the mine area at any stage of development or operation
