| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A076964
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Syntex Corp. v. Lowsley-Williams and Companies.
Insurers not responsible for costs resulting from intentional release of hazardous substances |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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97-35467
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ONRC Action v. Bureau of Land Management
Pendency of environmental impact statement on regional plan doesn't bar actions consistent with existing plans. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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F030405
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Dry Creek Citizens v. Tulare County
Description of water diversion elements in Environmental Impact Report for surface mining operation complies with California Environmental Quality Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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B120456
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Fairview Neighbors v. County of Ventura (Transit Mixed Concrete Co.)
Environmental Impact Report provides adequate traffic analysis for expansion of mining operation under California Environmental Quality Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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96-71083 and 97-70012
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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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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-70914
|
Rainsong Co. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Appeal of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision must be filed within 60 days after decision posted. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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96-56704
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United States v. Omega Chemical Corp.
Potentially responsible party needn't give government unconditional, blanket written consent for access to property. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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96-36190
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Alaska Center for the Environment v. West
Corps of Engineers may issue general permit covering range of related activities impacting wetlands. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-16703
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Presidio Golf Club v. National Park Service
Environmental and historic review of proposed public clubhouse for golf course is adequate. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-55148
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Foundation for Horses and Other Animals v. Babbitt
Park Service may remove privately owned horses from Channel Islands without following NEPA procedures. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
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97-35157 and 97-35346
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Friends of Southeast's Future v. Morrison
Forest plan doesn't require environmental impact statement if agency reserves right to alter it. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
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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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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
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88-1101
|
U.S. v. City of San Diego
Attorney's fees appropriate for intervenor when prevailing party in Clean Water Act suit. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-15508
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Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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88-1101
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U.S. v. City of San Diego
Allocation of liability in prior fee award changed. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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98-35783
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Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project v. Blackwood
Forest Service must prepare environmental impact statement before awarding contracts to salvage burnt forest timber. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 1, 1999 | |
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D029489
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Pala Band of Mission Indians v. County of San Diego
Environmental Impact Report not required under environmental statute for 'proposed' landfill sites. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 1, 1999 | |
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C022579
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People v. Wilmshurst
California new vehicle emission standards not preempted. |
Environmental Law |
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Feb. 16, 1999 | |
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97-1254
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Marathon Oil Company v. Babitt
Order |
Environmental Law |
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Jan. 7, 1999 | |
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98-6305
|
Whitehead v. Allied Signal Inc.
Order |
Environmental Law |
|
Dec. 16, 1998 | |
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97-3240 and 97-3278
|
Ross v. Federal Highway Administration
Road project subject to federal environmental laws despite forgoing federal funding. |
Environmental Law |
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Dec. 9, 1998 | |
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97-2327
|
Amigos Bravos v. Molycorp. Inc.
Order |
Environmental Law |
|
Nov. 16, 1998 | |
|
97-9506
|
American Forest & Paper Assn. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency
Association of wood products manufacturers lacks standing to challenge EPA's pollutant discharge permit determination. |
Environmental Law |
|
Sep. 2, 1998 | |
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97-1418
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Associations Working for Aurora's Residential Environment v. Colorado Dept. of Transportation
Contractual modification of duties allows contractor to assist in environmental impact statement. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 27, 1998 | |
|
97SA2
|
City of Lafayette v. The New Anderson Ditch Co.
City's conditional water rights for exchanges using water from ditch can continue, but rights aren't absolute. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 8, 1998 | |
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97-1236
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United States v. Telluride Co.
Government isn't bound by statute of limitations when filing for injunctive relief. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 2, 1998 | |
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97-1131
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Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt
Fish and Wildlife Service can prioritize listing of endangered species if there are funding constraints. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 1, 1998 | |
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97-0515
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Stapley v. State of Arizona
Wildlife Violator Compact provides independent authority for license suspensions based on foreign state's proceedings. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 5, 1998 | |
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96CA1382
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Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Co. v. Colorado Department of Labor
Agency has authority to restrict eligibility of underground petroleum storage tanks owners for reimbursement from cleanup fund. |
Environmental Law |
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May 19, 1998 |