Metal Mining Stakeholder Communication

EPA's TRI Program is considering modifying TRI reporting requirements
that apply to metal mining operations. This website provides stakeholders
with background information on the issues relevant to this action.

Stakeholder Discussion Forum

View comments in the online discussion forum (archived - forum closed on June 30, 2010).
View stakeholder comments in the docket.
September, 2009 - Summary of Stakeholder Suggestions (PDF, 3 pp, 17KB, About PDF)

Related Information & Documents

Summary and Qs & As of EPA's Analysis of the Decision in the Barrick Goldstrike Mines Lawsuit
October 10, 2002 - Overburden Exemption
June, 2001 - National Mining Association (NMA) Lawsuit and Court Ruling - Fact Sheet
June 14, 2001 - EPA Response to NMA Re: Lawsuit Ruling - Letter (PDF, 4 pp, 287KB, About PDF)
January, 1999 - EPCRA Section 313 Industry Guidance: Metal Mining Facilities (PDF, 112 pp, 655KB, About PDF)
May 1, 1997 - Addition of Facilities in Certain Industry Sectors; Revised Interpretation of Otherwise Use; Toxic Release Inventory Reporting; Community Right-to-Know; Federal Register: Final Rule
June 27, 1996 - Addition of Facilities in Certain Industry Sectors; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-to-Know; Federal Register: Proposed Rule

Metal Mining Stakeholder Communication

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