Energy and Environment

EPA’s Scott Pruitt reverses his prior decision, halts approval process for Alaskan gold mine

By Josh Siegel

Published January 27, 2018 2:33am ET

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EPA’s Scott Pruitt reverses his prior decision, halts approval process for Alaskan gold mine — The Obama administration had denied the Pebble Mine in Alaska a permit for years because of the potential impact it would have on water quality and the number of salmon that indigenous populations rely upon. (AP Photo/Al Grillo,File) | AL Grillo

The EPA on Friday night reversed a prior decision it made and halted the approval process of a gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay.

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the Pebble Mine project would harm the area’s natural resources.

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