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Citing Seriousness of NEPA Errors, Montana Federal Court Vacated Approval of Coal Mine Expansion

Challenge to new environmental review conducted for re-approval of mining plan modification allowing expansion of an underground coal mine in Montana.

350 Montana v. Haaland

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Federal Court Upheld Climate Change-Related Portions of New EA and FONSI for Coal Mine Expansion but Vacated EA on Other Grounds

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Lawsuit Filed Challenging New NEPA Review for Underground Coal Mine’s Expansion

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Citing Seriousness of NEPA Errors, Montana Federal Court Vacated Approval of Coal Mine Expansion

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