Mining Industry Says EPA CWA Rule Could Exacerbate Permitting Delays

Mining industry officials say EPA's final Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction rule could increase permit burdens and exacerbate delays in the permitting process highlighted in a new study sponsored by the sector, while they push for Congress to approve legislation that aims to accelerate mines' ability to obtain permits. The June 25 study , “Permitting, Economic Value, and Mining in the United States,” crafted by SNL Metal and sponsored by the National Mining Association (NMA), seeks to quantify the costs...