Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-35503
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Alaska Center for the Environment v. Armbrister
Purpose and need for access to populated location supports construction of road through federal recreation area. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
97-35503
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Alaska Center for the Environment v. Armbrister
Purpose and need for access to populated location supports construction of road through federal recreation area. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
S061521
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Planning & Conservation v. Department of Fish and Game
State permit allowing killing or capturing of protected species is invalid under Enadangered Species Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 11, 1999 | |
A074723
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Schoen v. California Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection (Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)
Approving analyses of cumulative impacts as 'minor deviations' to timber harvest plans is error. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
96-15529
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Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Brown & Bryant Inc.
Under CERCLA liability for pollution cleanup costs of corporate successor is determined by state law. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-30342
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United States v. Apex Oil Co. Inc.
Oil constituents aren't covered under federal law barring cargo-related oil residue discharge at sea. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
97-35654
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Neighbors of Cuddy Mountain v. U.S. Forest Service
In analyzing proposed timber sale's impact, Forest Service must demonstrate consistency in impact on indicator species. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B116680
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Trancas Property Owners Association v. City of Malibu
Development permit requiring project commencement by certain date, doesn't require actual construction to avoid permit's expiration. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
97-55400
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Lake Mohave Boat Owners Association v. National Park Service
Interior Secretary's failure to consider water pollution levels when setting marina's boat docking rates isn't arbitrary. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B091493
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The Alliance of Small Emitters/Metals Industry v. South Coast Air Quality Management District
Law requires estimates of socioeconomic effects only to extent data is available. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
97-16206
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Forest Guardians v. Dombeck
U.S. Forest Service's prospective-only application of forest plan amendments doesn't violate National Forest Management Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
96-36055
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Waste Action Project v. Dawn Mining Corp.
Uranium mill tailings aren't subject to EPA's pollutant discharge system permitting requirements. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
96-70340
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City of Los Angeles v. FAA
Agency conclusion that airport terminal expansion won't materially affect usage satisfies statute's 'hard look' requirement. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
93-16754
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State of California v. Campbell
Summary adjudication to defendant on state nuisance and environmental claims as part of injunction is appealable. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
98-0437
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People v. U.S.
Congress doesn't waive federal government's sovereign immunity by enacting Clean Air Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
97-35833 and 97-36018
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Hoonah Indian Association v. Morrison
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act permits clearcutting in national forests despite affecting Alaskan native tribes' subsistence uses. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
H013360
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FMC Corporation v. Plaisted and Companies
Court's decision to consider appeals from recitations of lower court's findings moots appealability issue. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 1, 1999 | |
H015346
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Galante Vineyards v. Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
Party can bring action to set aside environmental impact report approval if objection raised before certification. |
Environmental Law |
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May 26, 1999 | |
96-15535, 96-15537, 96-16047, 96-16892, 96-16895, 96-16930 and 96-16933
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Kasza v. Browner
State secrets privilege allows government to deny discovery of unclassified information about military facility's hazardous waste. |
Environmental Law |
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May 26, 1999 | |
96-70774
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State of Nevada v. U.S. Dept. of Energy
Nuclear Waste Policy Act doesn't require Energy Department to fund state's nuclear waste dump oversight activities. |
Environmental Law |
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May 26, 1999 | |
H015346
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Galante Vineyards v. Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
Party can bring action if it raises objection to impact report prior to certification. |
Environmental Law |
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May 26, 1999 | |
95-36289, 96-35022 and 96-35045
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United States v. Pend Oreille County Public Utility District No. 1
Value of tribe's property as part of utility project can be used to determine trespass damages. |
Environmental Law |
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May 22, 1999 | |
A077879
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Westhaven Community Development Council v. County of Humboldt
Forest Practice Act pre-empts county ordinance creating local permit requirements for timber operations. |
Environmental Law |
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May 21, 1999 | |
97-15005
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Tyler v. Cisneros
Historic Preservation Act claims regarding federal housing funds after release, aren't barred by statute of limitations |
Environmental Law |
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May 21, 1999 | |
97-15052
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Tucson Airport Authority v. General Dynamics Corp.
Administrative Procedure Act doesn't waive government's sovereign immunity for war contractor's suit under Contract Settlement Act. |
Environmental Law |
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May 21, 1999 | |
96-17074
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Northcoast Environmental Center v. Glickman
Federal agency's 'action plan' setting species preservation and timber sales guideline doesn't require environmental impact statement. |
Environmental Law |
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May 20, 1999 | |
96-71083
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Administrator, State of Arizona v. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tribe's plan for redesignation of reservation lands under Clean Air Act satisfies procedural requirements. |
Environmental Law |
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May 20, 1999 | |
D029461 and D030270
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Bolsa Chica Land Trust v. Superior Court (Bolsa Chica Land Trust)
Coastal Act doesn't permit destruction of environmentally sensitive habitat area simply based on proposed offsite mitigation. |
Environmental Law |
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May 20, 1999 | |
D024643
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San Dieguito Partnership, L.P. v. San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park Joint Powers Authority
Attorney fee award in California Environmental Quality Act action is excessive. |
Environmental Law |
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May 19, 1999 | |
97-16768 and 97-17110
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Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Notice of violation under Endangered Species Act must expressly state intent to sue. |
Environmental Law |
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May 12, 1999 |