After careful consideration of the full regulatory agenda, current priorities, and resources, EPA has withdrawn from Office of Management and Budget review a draft notice of proposed rulemaking regarding reporting requirements for the metal mining industry under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program. Below are links to background information on the issues relevant to this action.

Related Information & Documents

• EPA's Analysis of the Decision in the Barrick Goldstrike Mines Lawsuit
• Questions and Answers Related to the Decision in the Barrick Goldstrike Mines Lawsuit
• Denial of Petition to Modify Definition of "Overburden" - October 10, 2002 (PDF)(5 pp, 174 K)
• EPA Response to NMA Re: Lawsuit Ruling - June 14, 2001
• EPCRA Section 313 Reporting Guidance for Metal Mining Facilities (1999)
• Summary of the 1998 National Mining Association (NMA) Lawsuit and 2001 Court Ruling
• Addition of Facilities in Certain Industry Sectors Final Rule - May 1, 1997 (PDF)(59 pp, 478 K)
• Addition of Facilities in Certain Industry Sectors Proposed Rule - June 27, 1996 (PDF)(31 pp, 296 K)