THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT CONCLUDES:
New Jobs for Alaskans
The EIS notes that the increase in job opportunities, year-round and seasonal employment, steady income, and lower cost of living would have beneficial impacts for the entire region, and especially the local communities (ES 54).
“Communities near the mine site would see a beneficial impact of higher employment rates”
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THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT CONCLUDES:
Stimulus for Communities
The villages of the region are shrinking and traditional ways of life are eroding due to a lack of opportunity. According to the EIS, communities nearest to the project would see the greatest impacts to employment and income (4.3-2).
“Local employment could provide revenue to maintain and improve community infrastructure”
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THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT CONCLUDES:
Revenue for All Alaska
During operation, the EIS notes an annual estimate of $64 million in state corporate taxes, $41 million in state mining license taxes, $20 million in state royalty taxes, and $27 million in local severance taxes (4.3-11).
