Tag:National Environmental Policy Act

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Reverses Decision Upholding Thunder Basin 2020 Plan Amendment

The 10th Circuit agreed with the conservation groups that the Thunder Basin plan amendment failed to comply with the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.

Colorado AG weighs formal role as Supreme Court reviews oil-train case

Proposed Uinta Basin rail project in Utah could result in surge of hazardous shipments along Colorado River

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Sept. 30

In Save The Colorado, et al. v. Spellmon, et al. the 10th Circuit reversed a decision because the federal district court misapplied a jurisdictional statute.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from July 19

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling regarding a trail modification in Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from March 18

The 10th Circuit ruled CDOT didn’t violate federal laws when it decided to only implement short-term measurements to assess noise impact.

North Dakota Launches Lawsuit Aimed at Compelling More Public Land Fossil Fuel Leasing

North Dakota launched another effort to overturn the Biden administration’s hold on further public land oil and gas leases.

Federal Court Fights Over Fossil Fuel Leasing Pause Near Crescendo

Two federal courts will soon decide whether to block President Joe Biden’s move to hold up federal oil and gas leasing.

Willow Project Shows Mixed Climate Policy Signals From Biden Administration

The Biden administration sent a mixed signal in late May about its commitment to reversing course on oil exploration and extraction in Alaska.