EPA Holding a Public Hearing and Accepting Comments on Florence Copper Mine
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a public hearing regarding its proposed issuance of a Class III Underground Injection Control (UIC) Area Permit for Florence Copper Inc. on Thursday, January 22 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Florence High School gymnasium, located at 1000 South Main Street. The public is strongly encouraged to attend and voice their opinion on the proposed permit and the Florence Copper mine.
In addition to the public hearing, the EPA is collecting public comment by mail, email or fax. The deadline to submit comments is Friday, January 30, 2015. The Town of Florence strongly encourages residents and interested parties to provide comments to the EPA. Comments can be sent to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9
Drinking Water Protection Section, Mail Code WTR-3-2
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Attention: Nancy Rumrill
Telephone: (415) 972-3293
Email: rumrill.nancy@epa.gov
