Challenge to environmental review for proposed construction of 171.4 miles of electrical transmission lines and related facilities in Maine intended to carry electricity for fulfillment of clean energy contracts with State of Massachusetts.

Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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opinion

First Circuit Declined to Bar Construction of Power Line in Maine

reply

Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - reply

brief

Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - brief

Parties Briefed Scope of Corps of Engineers’ NEPA Review After First Circuit Paused Work on Transmission Line

amicus brief

Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - amicus brief

order

Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - order

Filing Year For Action

Maine Federal Court Upheld Federal Authorizations for Transmission Line

motion

Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - motion

Maine Federal Court Declined to Enjoin Work on Electric Transmission Project

complaint

Organizations Challenged Environmental Review for Electric Transmission Project in Maine

stipulation

Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - stipulation

judgment

Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - judgment

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