Protect Our Communities Foundation v. Jewell
ELR Citation: 46 ELR 20106 No(s). 14-55666, -55842 (9th Cir. Jun 7, 2016)
The Ninth Circuit upheld BLM's decision to grant a right-of-way allowing a wind energy project to be built and operated on federal lands in southeast San Diego County. Community groups argued that BLM violated NEPA, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act i...