Bristol Bay Economic Development Corp. v. Hladick

ELR Citation: 50 ELR 20097
No(s). 3:19-cv-00265-SLG, 3:19-cv-00267-SLG, and 3:19-cv-00268-SLG (D. Alaska Apr 17, 2020) (Gleason, J.)

A district court dismissed a challenge to EPA's decision to withdraw proposed restrictions pursuant to CWA §404(c) for the proposed Pebble Mine in Southwest Alaska. Nonprofit groups argued the decision was arbitrary and capricious, in violation of the APA. EPA argued the exercise of its authority u...