| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
|
97-15596
|
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 |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
|
96-36100
|
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 |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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97-15215
|
United States v. Chapman
Government may recover reasonable attorney fees from party liable for response costs under CERCLA. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
97-15508 and 97-15813
|
Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
E019371
|
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 |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
98-35516
|
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 |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
B108463
|
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 |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
97-35065, 97-35112 and 97-35115
|
Oregon Natural Desert Assn. v. Dombeck
Pollution from cattle grazing isn't 'discharge' requiring state certification of compliance with Clean Water Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
97-35934
|
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 |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
|
A076964
|
Syntex Corp. v. Lowsley-Williams and Companies.
Insurers not responsible for costs resulting from intentional release of hazardous substances |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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97-35467
|
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 |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
|
F030405
|
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 |
|
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
|
B120456
|
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 |
|
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
|
96-71083 and 97-70012
|
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 |
|
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
|
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 |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
96-56704
|
United States v. Omega Chemical Corp.
Potentially responsible party needn't give government unconditional, blanket written consent for access to property. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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96-36190
|
Alaska Center for the Environment v. West
Corps of Engineers may issue general permit covering range of related activities impacting wetlands. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
97-16703
|
Presidio Golf Club v. National Park Service
Environmental and historic review of proposed public clubhouse for golf course is adequate. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
98-55148
|
Foundation for Horses and Other Animals v. Babbitt
Park Service may remove privately owned horses from Channel Islands without following NEPA procedures. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
97-35157 and 97-35346
|
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 | |
|
96-15529
|
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 |
|
Mar. 12, 1999 | |
|
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 |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
|
97-15508
|
Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
|
88-1101
|
U.S. v. City of San Diego
Allocation of liability in prior fee award changed. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
|
98-35783
|
Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project v. Blackwood
Forest Service must prepare environmental impact statement before awarding contracts to salvage burnt forest timber. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 1, 1999 | |
|
D029489
|
Pala Band of Mission Indians v. County of San Diego
Environmental Impact Report not required under environmental statute for 'proposed' landfill sites. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 1, 1999 | |
|
C022579
|
People v. Wilmshurst
California new vehicle emission standards not preempted. |
Environmental Law |
|
Feb. 16, 1999 | |
|
97-1254
|
Marathon Oil Company v. Babitt
Order |
Environmental Law |
|
Jan. 7, 1999 | |
|
98-6305
|
Whitehead v. Allied Signal Inc.
Order |
Environmental Law |
|
Dec. 16, 1998 |