Legal Opinion
Hapner v. Tidwell
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 15, 2010No. 09-35896PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
W. FLETCHER, Circuit Judge:
The United States Forest Service (the “Service”) proposed the Smith Creek Project (the “Project”) in the Gallatin National Forest to reduce the risk of severe wildfire, to reduce the risk of insect infestation and disease, and to promote habitat diversity. Sharon Hapner, Alliance for Wild Rockies, and Native Ecosystems Council (collectively “Plaintiffs”) challenged the Project, contending that it violated the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) and the National Forest Management Act (“NFMA”). After a remand, the district court granted summary judgment…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection AgencySupreme Court of the United States · 2007
- Ohio Forestry Assn., Inc. v. Sierra ClubSupreme Court of the United States · 1998
- The Lands Council v. McNairCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2008
- Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project v. BlackwoodCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1998
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3Cited by26 opinions
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