Metal Mining Naturally Occurring Chemicals Information

This page lists documents provided by EPA following National Mining Association v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. v. Whitman. Among other topics, these documents focus on TRI reporting requirements related to “naturally occurring” toxic chemicals, beneficiation of ore, intra-category manufacture, toxic chemical impurities, waste rock, and tailings.
epa response to national mining association regarding tri metal mining lawsuit ruling, (dated july 14, 2001).pdf(275 KB)
epa analysis of decision in barrick goldstrike mines, inc. v whitman.pdf(138 KB)
qs & as analyzing the decision in barrick goldstrike mines, inc. v. whitman.pdf(158 KB)
summary of the epcra section 313 reporting requirements and the national mining association (nma) lawsuit.pdf(132 KB)
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Metal Mining Naturally Occurring Chemicals Information (View Document)

Section 1: EPA Analysis of Decision in Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. v. Whitman

Section 2: Qs & As Analyzing the Decision in Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. v. Whitman

Section 3: Summary of the EPCRA Section 313 Reporting Requirements and the National Mining Association (NMA) Lawsuit

Section 4: Letter: EPA Response to National Mining Association Regarding TRI Metal Mining Lawsuit Ruling, (Dated July 14, 2001)

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