Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B112374
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City of Vernon v. Board of Harbor Commissioners
City's general predisposition to favor project doesn't render environmental impact report a 'post hoc rationalization.' |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
B112374
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City of Vernon v. Board of Harbor Commissioners
City's general predisposition to favor project doesn't render environmental impact report a 'post hoc rationalization.' |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
C028650
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Fall River Wild Trout Foundation v. County of Shasta (Fall River Ranches)
California Environmental Quality Act requires notice of intent to adopt mitigated negative declaration be given to both the public and trustee agency. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
A079763
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County of Santa Cruz v. California State Board of Forestry
Rule permitting timber owner or operator to cut without harvesting plan in case of financial emergency is valid. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
97-16030, 97-16041, 97-16042, 97-16043, 97-16044, 97-16045 and 97-16173
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Natural Resources Defense Council v. Houston
Endangered Species Act requires Bureau of Reclamation to consult other agencies before renewing water contracts. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-15596
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A & W Smelter and Refiners Inc. v. Clinton
Right to reimbursement of response costs depends on whether substance was waste and whether it was released. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
96-36100
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Kettle Range Conservation Group v. U.S. Forest Service
Supplemental environmental impact statement weighing effects of fire on planned timber sale is adequate. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 5, 1999 | |
97-15215
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United States v. Chapman
Government may recover reasonable attorney fees from party liable for response costs under CERCLA. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 5, 1999 | |
97-15508 and 97-15813
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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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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
E019371
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San Elijo Ranch Inc. v. County of San Diego
City, but not private party, is entitled to writ of mandate forcing county to landscape landfill. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
98-35516
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Kettle Range Conservation Group v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Court properly declines to void land transfers by Bureau of Land Management to absent private entities. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
B108463
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Mission Oaks Ranch Ltd. v. County of Santa Barbara
Environmental impact report prepared for and found adequate by county needn't please potential developer. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
97-35065, 97-35112 and 97-35115
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Oregon Natural Desert Assn. v. Dombeck
Pollution from cattle grazing isn't 'discharge' requiring state certification of compliance with Clean Water Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
97-35934
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Resource Investments Inc. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Landfill doesn't need Clean Water Act permit under plan pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
97-70914
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 |
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Mar. 17, 1999 | |
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 | |
88-1101
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 |