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Defenders of Wildlife v. Flowers
Government's determination that development projects would have no impact on pygmy-owl was not arbitrary or capricious. 		Environmental Law Oct. 5, 2005
Protect Our Water v. County of Merced (Calaveras Materials Inc.)
Environmental groups that successfully challenged county's approval of surface mining project are entitled to attorney fees. 		Environmental Law Oct. 4, 2005
Federation of Hillside and Canyon Associations v. City of Los Angeles
Environmental impact report was adequate for city's general plan and challenge was barred by res judicata. 		Environmental Law Aug. 30, 2005
Mejia v. City of Los Angeles (California Home Development LLC)
Home developer planning project that would affect traffic and wildlife must submit environmental impact report. 		Environmental Law Aug. 30, 2005
Save Our Sonoran Inc. v. Flowers
Court conducted proper analysis in finding potential for environmental injury existed in waterway project. 		Environmental Law Aug. 23, 2005
City of Arcadia v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal agency was authorized to approve state limits on dumping trash in Los Angeles River even after establishing its own limits. 		Environmental Law Aug. 23, 2005
Arc Ecology v. U.S. Dept. of the Air Force
Statutory presumption against extraterritoriality precludes foreign claimants from requesting relief under CERCLA. 		Environmental Law Aug. 23, 2005
Sierra Club v. California Coastal Commission (Catellus Residential Group)
Coastal commission need not consider environmental effects of portions of construction project outside coastal zone when issuing development permit. 		Environmental Law Aug. 19, 2005
Salmon Protection and Watershed Network v. County of Marin (Hedlund)
County cannot grant categorical exemption from review of project that may significantly effect environment. 		Environmental Law Aug. 11, 2005
County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County v. County of Kern
County must prepare environmental impact report for ordinance restricting application of sewage sludge. 		Environmental Law Aug. 9, 2005
City of Burbank v. State Water Resources Control Board
Regional water board need not consider economic cost of complying with pollutant restrictions that are less stringent than federal standards. 		Environmental Law Aug. 9, 2005
Center for Biological Diversity v. Veneman
U.S. Forest Service had mandatory duty under Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to consider rivers identified in its report in planning process. 		Environmental Law Aug. 8, 2005
Great Basin Mine Watch v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency was authorized to grant permission to state of Nevada to split clean air area. 		Environmental Law Jul. 26, 2005
Muzzy Ranch v. Solano County Airport Land Use Commission
Compatibility rather than precise conformity is required between proposed project and standards created in study under Public Utilities Code section 21675(b) 		Environmental Law Jul. 26, 2005
The Lands Council v. Powell
Federal watershed restoration project in Idaho Panhandle National Forest violates environmental protection laws. 		Environmental Law Jul. 25, 2005
Sierra Club v. West Side Irrigation District (City of Tracy)
Two assignments by different water districts are separate and independent projects under state environmental laws. 		Environmental Law Jun. 20, 2005
Leavitt v. County of Madera
Requirement that petitioner request hearing in writ of mandate proceeding must be construed literally. 		Environmental Law Jun. 17, 2005
Building Industry Association of San Diego County v. State Water Resources Control Board
Water Resources Control Board has authority under federal law to include permit provisions requiring compliance with state water quality standards. 		Environmental Law Jun. 17, 2005
Bakersfield Citizens for Local Control v. City of Bakersfield
City must assess both individual and cumulative environmental impact of two shopping centers located 3.6 miles apart. 		Environmental Law Jun. 17, 2005
Alaska v. United States
Special Master correctly recommended that Alaska shall not take title to certain submerged lands. 		Environmental Law Jun. 13, 2005
Cooper Industries v. Aviall Services
Private party who voluntarily undertakes cleanup may not obtain contribution from other liable parties. 		Environmental Law Mar. 23, 2005
Ocean Advocates v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
District court must reevaluate whether issuance of permit to build addition to oil refinery dock violates Magnuson Amendment. 		Environmental Law Mar. 14, 2005
Maintain Our Desert Environment v. Town of Apple Valley (Pluto Development Inc.)
Town was authorized to approve development project without disclosing that Wal-Mart would be eventual user. 		Environmental Law Feb. 15, 2005
High Sierra Hikers v. Blackwell
Forest Service did not comply with National Environment Policy Act when it issued multi-year special-use permits. 		Environmental Law Feb. 14, 2005
The Pocket Protectors v. City of Sacramento (Regis Homes of Northern California Inc.)
Because there is sufficient evidence that housing project may have significant effects on environment, environmental impact report must be prepared. 		Environmental Law Feb. 14, 2005
Grand Canyon Trust v. Tucson Electric Power Co.
Environmental group may sue power company for operating coal plant in violation of Clean Air Act. 		Environmental Law Feb. 14, 2005
Cetacean Community v. Bush
Sea animals lack standing to bring environmental suit under own name. 		Environmental Law Feb. 14, 2005
Building Industry Association of San Diego County v. State Water Resources Control Board
Water Resources Control Board has authority under federal law to include permit provisions requiring compliance with state water quality standards. 		Environmental Law Feb. 13, 2005
The Lands Council v. Powell
Federal watershed restoration project in Idaho Panhandle National Forest violates environmental protection laws. 		Environmental Law Feb. 8, 2005
High Sierra Hikers Assoc. v. Blackwell
Forest Service did not comply with National Environment Policy Act when it issued multi-year special-use permits. 		Environmental Law Jan. 18, 2005
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