Tom Collier

What comments from state and federal agencies really show is that the process is working the way the law intended.

Just because some do not like the findings from the Corps of Engineers’ work does not mean the process is flawed.

In addition to providing copper and other critical metals to support our modern way of life, we can provide life-changing improvements for the people of Southwest Alaska.

We at the Pebble Limited Partnership took our time, on our schedule, in crafting what we believe is a responsible and responsive plan for this project.

Time to turn the page, give the gold and copper prospect a fair shot with input from all sides -- but without a preemptive veto.

OPINION: The EPA overstepped its bounds to halt preparations to develop Pebble Prospect, but it can still change course and avoid changing the environmental permitting process for the worse all across the country.