ELR Citation: ELR 20256
No(s). s. G-96-0247, -0272 (S.D. Tex. Sep 22, 2008)

The Ninth Circuit held that a bird conservation group may not use the citizen suit provision of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to challenge the Federal Communications Commission's decision to issue licenses for seven communications towers in Hawaii. Where one statute provides for exclusive jurisdi...