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American Wildlands v. Browner
Federal agency properly reviewed state's water quality standard under Clean Water Act.
Environmental Law Oct. 30, 2001
Hall v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA fails to adequately assess whether county's revised air quality plan will meet requirements of Clean Air Act.
Environmental Law Oct. 29, 2001
Berkeley Keep Jets Over the Bay Committee v. Board of Commissioners
Because several significant environmental issues were not adequately addressed in environmental impact report for airport development plan, new report must be prepared.
Environmental Law Oct. 15, 2001
Coalition For Sustainable Resources v. U.S. Forest Service
Group may not sue federal agency to adopt environmental measures until agency finalizes conservation plan.
Environmental Law Oct. 9, 2001
Sierra Club v. U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service decision to harvest timber pursuant to the National Forest Management Act must first comply with Norbeck Act.
Environmental Law Oct. 9, 2001
Defenders of Wildlife v. Norton
Flat-tailed horned lizard wrongly denied protection as endangered species after improper factors were applied by Secretary of Interior.
Environmental Law Oct. 7, 2001
Cooper Point Assn. v. Thurston County
County's plan to extend urban sewer service is not necessary under Growth Management Act.
Environmental Law Sep. 24, 2001
Brower v. Evans
Secretary of Commerce improperly relaxed standard for dolphin-safe labeling of tuna without consulting environmental studies.
Environmental Law Sep. 17, 2001
Environmental Protection Information Center v. Simpson Timber Co.
Fish and Wildlife Service did not retain sufficient discretionary control over incidental take permit and reinitiation of consultation is not required.
Environmental Law Sep. 9, 2001
Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles
City's housing code enforcement program is exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act, therefore environmental impact report isn't required.
Environmental Law Sep. 6, 2001
San Bernadino Valley Audubon Society v. Metropolitan Water District
Trial court erred in failing to require preparation of full environmental impact reports required by state environmental law.
Environmental Law Aug. 23, 2001
Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations Inc. v. National Marine Fisheries Service
National Marine Fisheries Service acted arbitrarily and capriciously by ignoring aggregated short-term environmental impacts on fish habitats.
Environmental Law Aug. 22, 2001
Save Our Peninsula Committee v. Monterey County Board of Supervisors (September Ranch Partners)
Board of Supervisors certification of environmental impact report not supported by evidence is abuse of discretion.
Environmental Law Aug. 14, 2001
Washington State Department of Transportation v. City of Seattle
Prevailing party of contribution action sought under Model Toxics Control Act is entitled to reasonable attorney fees.
Environmental Law Jul. 22, 2001
Friends of Sierra Madre v. City of Sierra Madre
Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act is required when project is proposed and placed on ballot by public agency.
Environmental Law Jun. 29, 2001
Friends of Sierra Madre v. City of Sierra Madre
Placing a resolution on a ballot is within the California Environmental Quality Act's definition of a 'project.'
Environmental Law Jun. 28, 2001
Redwood Coast Watersheds Alliance v. California State Board of Forestry
Grant of declaratory relief is proper to clarify mandatory duties of state agency under California Forest Practice Act.
Environmental Law May 23, 2001
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Fish and Wildlife Service improperly refused to consider economic factors when designating critical habitat for Southwestern Willow Flycatcher.
Environmental Law May 23, 2001
Browner v. AM Trucking Assns. Et al.
Court to decide whether EPA has authority to develop intelligible criteria for risk management decisions for national ambient air quality standards.
Environmental Law May 17, 2001
Defenders of Wildlife v. Bernal
Injunction is not warranted where school construction does not result in 'taking' of pygmy-owl under Endangered Species Act.
Environmental Law May 16, 2001
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. v. Abraham
Court lacks jurisdiction to hear challenge to agency order regarding radio active waste that isn't 'decision' under Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
Environmental Law May 16, 2001
Rural Water District No. 1 v. City of Wilson
Rural water district that charges excessive rates does not make water services 'available' under federal statute.
Environmental Law May 9, 2001
Ober v. Whitman
Environmental Protection Agency has authority to designate de minimis exemptions to 1990 amendments of Clean Air Act.
Environmental Law May 9, 2001
Cantrell v. City of Long Beach
City residents may challenge proposed use of naval station under federal environmental statute but not state law.
Environmental Law May 8, 2001
National Parks & Conservation Assoc. v. Babbitt
When Environmental Assessment establishes that agency's action may have significant effect on environment, agency is required to complete environmental impact statement.
Environmental Law May 8, 2001
AM. Trucking Assns. v. Browner
EPA is not required to consider costs and attainment consequences of its revised national ambient air quality standards.
Environmental Law May 7, 2001
U.S. v. Lewis
Violation of Oklahoma hunting law is sufficient basis on which to bring federal wildlife protection prosecution.
Environmental Law May 7, 2001
Wells v. Whatcom County Water District No. 10
Court approves county examiner's approval of conditional use permit for sewer interceptor near Lake Whatcom.
Environmental Law Apr. 30, 2001
Puget Sound Energy, Inc. v. Alba General Insurance Co.
Third party insurers aren't relieved from liability if insured can prove settlements with other carriers are for sites other than those in present claim.
Environmental Law Apr. 25, 2001
Bowers v. Pollution Control Hearings Board
Agency properly balanced health risks with economic costs in ordering plant to reduce air pollutants.
Environmental Law Apr. 25, 2001