Legal Opinion
James River Flood Control Ass'n v. Watt
District Court, D. South Dakota
Decided December 22, 1982No. Civ. 81-1012PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
DONALD J. PORTER, District Judge.
CASE SUMMARY
Plaintiffs seek injunctive and declarative relief, claiming violations of the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq. (NEPA) and that defendants are constructing a major irrigation project without authorization from Congress. The Court finds the challenged environmental statements to be adequate, and that defendants are still proceeding within the scope of their authorizing legislation. Judgment is therefore entered for defendants.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
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