Got this back today, Sean.
Dear Mr. SIO3
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Pebble Mine permit in Alaska. Knowing your thoughts and concerns helps me better represent the people of Missouri’s 2nd District in Congress.
As you may know, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it will invoke authority under the Clean Water Act to determine whether it should permanently bar the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from issuing a discharge permit for the mine. This follows an assessment previously made by EPA on the environmental impacts that the mine could potentially have on the area. All of these actions have come before proponents have applied for a federal environmental permit for the project and serve as a rare preemptive veto by the agency that potentially disregards due process. Pebble Mine is the largest and most contentious mine ever proposed in Alaska.
I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops. Rest assured, as your Representative, I take my oath to protect the Constitution very seriously and value the important role Congress plays as a check and balance in its symbiotic relationship with the Executive and Judicial branches of our government, no matter what political party may be in the White House.
Again, thank you for contacting me on this important issue. Hearing the views of all Missourians gives me the opportunity to better understand how important public policy items could impact the people of our state and the future interests of our nation. In that regard, your input is most helpful.
For additional information regarding current legislation and the 2nd Congressional District, I invite you to visit my website at http://www.wagner.house.gov
Sincerely,
Ann Wagner Member of Congress