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Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land and Water

Greens Creek Mine Archive

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Financial Assurance

None at this time.

Permits and Approvals

Environmental Audits

2009 Environmental Audit Of the Greens Creek Mine PDF

Inspection Reports

Annual Reports and Meetings

Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, June 23, 2022
1:00 - 3:30 PM
400 Willoughby Ave., 4th Floor conference room AND Teams meeting

This was an in-person meeting in Juneau with the ability to participate virtually via Microsoft Teams provided for those who are not able to attend in person.

Agenda PDF

2022 Annual Meeting Presentations

HGCMC Annual Meeting PDF Aquatic Biomonitoring PDF
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
9am - 12pm
Virtual meeting held using Microsoft Teams
Agenda PDF

2021 Annual Reports

2021 HGCMC H1 Biannual Report PDF 2021 HGCMC H2 Biannual Report PDF 2021 HGCMC BMP Plan Annual Report PDF 2021 HGCMC Hawk Inlet Monitoring Report PDF 2021 HGCMC Storm Water Annual Report PDF 2021 Aquatic Biomonitoring (TR22-08) PDF
2021 Diffuser Inspection and Anode Condition (ID 15321)

Considering the logistical difficulties and health-related risks of holding an in-person meeting in this time of pandemic response, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Wastewater Discharge Authorizations Program (WDAP) has waived Permit Part 2.4.2.7. The annual meeting for calendar year 2020 is cancelled. All other permit conditions remain in effect.

2020 Annual Reports

2020 HGCMC H1 Biannual Report PDF 2020 HGCMC H2 Biannual Report PDF 2020 HGCMC BMP Plan Annual Report PDF 2020 HGCMC Hawk Inlet Monitoring Report PDF 2020 HGCMC Storm Water Annual Report PDF 2020 Aquatic Biomonitoring Greens Creek Mine PDF
2020 HGCMC Hawk Inlet Monitoring Report Appendix B
Date:
Time:
Location:
June 10, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
DEC Juneau Offices (410 Willoughby Ave)
2nd Floor Main Conference Room
Agenda PDF

Video: 2019 HGCMC Hawk Inlet 002 Diffuser Inspection

Date:
Time:
Location:
June 19, 2018
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
DEC Juneau Offices (410 Willoughby Ave)
2nd Floor Main Conference Room
Agenda PDF
Date:
Time:
Location:
June 30, 2017
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
DEC Juneau Offices (410 Willoughby Ave)
2nd Floor Main Conference Room
Agenda PDF
Date:
Time:
Location:
July 15, 2016

DEC Juneau Offices (410 Willoughby Ave)
2nd Floor Main Conference Room
Agenda PDF
Date:
Time:
Location:
July 9, 2015

DEC Juneau Offices (410 Willoughby Ave)
2nd Floor Main Conference Room
Agenda PDF
Date:
Time:
Location:
July 8, 2014

DEC Juneau Offices (410 Willoughby Ave)
2nd Floor Main Conference Room
Agenda PDF
Date:
Time:
Location:
June 2, 2009
10:00 AM
DEC Juneau Offices (410 Willoughby Ave)
2nd Floor Main Conference Room
2008 Overview PDF 2008 Tailings PDF 2008 Fresh Water Monitoring Program PDF 2008 Biomonitoring PDF 2008 Site 23/D PDF
Date:
Time:
Location:
July 8, 2008
10:00 AM
DEC Juneau Offices (410 Willoughby Ave)
2nd Floor Main Conference Room
2007 Overview PDF 2007 Tailings PDF 2007 Fresh Water Monitoring Program PDF 2007 Biomonitoring PDF 2007 Site 23/D PDF

Other Supporting Documents

Past Public Notices

Public Notice: Greens Creek Mine - Applications and State Draft Decisions
Public Notice Start: November 29, 2019
Public Notice End: December 30, 2019

On November 29, 2019, the State of Alaska is releasing application renewal documents for the Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company's existing mining operation and the following draft state decisions for a 32-day public review and comment period. Greens Creek Mine is an underground silver, zinc, lead, and gold mine operated by Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company (HGCMC) and located in the United States Forest Service administered Admiralty Island National Monument near Hawk Inlet in Southeast Alaska.The project applicant, Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company, applied for renewal of their Waste Management Permit and Reclamation Plan Approval. Further information on how to comment can be found below, or on the public notice bulletin on the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation website: https://dec.alaska.gov/commish/public-notices.

Documents Associated with the Public Review and Comment Period

Documents submitted by Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company to the State of Alaska in support of project authorizations

Public Comments

Written comments on the proposed permits must be submitted within 32 days of the first publication of this public notice or no later than December 30, 2019. Please direct written comments to the attention of Kyle Moselle at the address or email identified below. All comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the commenter, and a concise statement of comment on the permit condition and the relevant facts upon which the comment is based. Comments of either support or concern which are directed at specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. Comments must be postmarked on or before the expiration date of the public notice.

Deadline for Written Comments or Postmark:
December 30, 2019 at 5:00pm

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has issued a Public Notice for the proposed issuance of an Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) Permit to Greens Creek Mine applicant Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company.

The 45-day period runs from 2/27/2013 to 4/12/2013

PUBLIC HEARING
April 1, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Centennial Hall, Hammond Room 101
Egan Drive, Juneau, AK

ADEC invites you to review the Draft Permit AK0043206 and associated Fact Sheet. Details for the Public Comment process are presented in the Public Notice. Permit documents can also be accessed from the ADEC Wastewater Discharge Authorization website under the Public Notice section.

DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS:
April 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. ADT

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has issued a Public Notice of a proposed Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) Permit to Discharge to Waters of the US for Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

The 30-day Public Notice Period runs from 4/1/2011 to 5/2/2011

ADEC invites you to review the Draft Permit AK0043206 and associated Fact Sheet. Details for the Public Comment process are presented in the Public Notice. Permit documents can also be accessed from the ADEC Wastewater Discharge Authorization website under the Public Notice section.

DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS OR REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
5/2/2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Contact

Sylvia Kreel
Large Mine Coordinator
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Office of Project Management and Permitting
Phone: (907) 465-3177
Fax: (907) 465-3886
Email

Mail to:
PO Box 111030
Juneau, AK 99811-1030

Visit at:
400 Willoughby Ave, 4th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801

Matthew Reece
USDA Forest Service
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 586-8800
Fax: (907) 586-8808

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