Legal Opinion
GasPlus, L.L.C. v. United States Department of the Interior
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided September 6, 2007No. Civil Action 03-1902(RMC)PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.
Before the Court are cross-motions for summary judgment filed by Plaintiff Gas-Plus, L.L.C. and Defendants Department of the Interior (“DOI”) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”). The fundamental question in this lawsuit is whether a contract between GasPlus and the Nambe Pueblo Indian Tribe was subject to the requirements of 25 U.S.C. § 81 (“Section 81”), thereby requiring BIA’s approval. BIA concluded that it was and, because approval was never obtained, voided the contract. GasPlus argues that this decision was incorrect as a matter…
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