ELR Citation: 42 ELR 20012
No(s). 97-70037 et al (9th Cir. Dec 29, 2011)

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part the Surface Transportation Board's approval of a railroad company's applications to build a 130-mile railroad line in Southeastern Montana to haul coal. The Board prepared EISs under NEPA and included numerous mitigation measures in its approva...