I think you've nailed it Paleo, which means all my theories...

I think you've nailed it Paleo, which means all my theories regarding this announcement are wrong. Bugger.

I understand the PTM/SML amendment process as follows:

1. PEN submits request to amend PTM and SML
2. Iterative review and revision process between WDEQ and PEN
3. Review and revision process completes
4. WDEQ issues their determination, without public participation
5. If green, public participation and commentary process is triggered. If red - end of low pH processing game
6. Following public participation and consultation, another review and revision process
7. Final decision by WDEQ

But this still doesn't answer the question of how the field leach trial gets incorporated into the process, especially if the results are shite.

Would you agree?