ELR Citation: 55 ELR 20073
No(s). 23-3624 and 23-3627 (9th Cir. Jun 13, 2025)

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part summary judgment for BLM in challenges to approval of an oil and gas project in the northern Arctic. Environmental groups argued BLM failed to consider a reasonable range of alternatives as required under NEPA, its mandate to protect surface re...