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Environmental Politics

Will Navajos’ sovereign status exempt it from fed regs?

Country’s largest reservation will argue coal mine status in court

DATE: Jun 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would force EPA to repay all Gold King spill costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Colorado The bill, titled the “Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers” is co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The legisla...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Environmental groups sue EPA over oil, gas waste rules

Groups say agency hasn’t updated regulations since 1980s

DATE: May 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Politicians lash out at EPA over mine spill reimbursements

Frustrations come after agency’s tightfisted spill response

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioner testifies on BLM methane rule

Lachelt wants end to unfettered flaring

DATE: Apr 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA subpoenaed over Gold King Mine spill

Senate committee backs off requiring only administrator to attend

DATE: Apr 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Senate GOP vows to subpoena EPA chief in Gold Mine spill

McCarthy would be required to attend field hearing next week

DATE: Apr 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Environmental Protection Agency proposes Superfund for San Juan County

Effort to address toxic leaks in wake of Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Apr 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton accuses EPA of ‘threatening’ Gold King Mine owner

Letters exchanged prompt agency to explain its actions

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clean power debate flares up in Capitol

DENVER – A national debate over global warming has turned into a major sticking point at the Colorado Legislature, where Democrats and Republicans this week started tussling over paying for ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gold King owner says EPA forced access agreement renewal

Though his name’s in ink, Todd Hennis said his signature appears not by choice

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

In D.C., Gov. John Hickenlooper seeks action on mine cleanups

‘Time is now’ to move on West’s abandon, leaking hard-rock mining sites

DATE: Mar 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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