EPA is seeking comment on whether to withdraw the Proposed Determination, and whether the Administrator should review the withdrawal decision if such a decision is made.

EPA is also consulting on the proposed withdrawal with federally-recognized tribal governments of the Bristol Bay region and with Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Regional and Village Corporations with lands in the Bristol Bay watershed.

The public comment and consultation period closes on October 17, 2017. After the close of the public comment and consultation process, the EPA will decide whether to issue a final withdrawal of the 2014 Proposed Determination at this time.