Natural Resources
Nov. 16, 2016
First federal report on offshore fracking challenged by environmentalists
After securing the first federal agency report on offshore fracking earlier this year, environmental groups now claim report, which allows permits to continue, is unlawful.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Two groups that sued federal agencies to obtain the first environmental analysis of offshore fracking now seek to challenge that report's findings as illegally deficient, according to a complaint filed Friday.
In addition to declaratory relief, the suit seeks to enjoin well stimulation techniques off the California coast, which would affect at least 51 active permits, more than half of whi...
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