The Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana filed suit against the
Bureau of Land Management on February 18 to challenge
expansion of a drilling project.
The tribe says federal officials violated the National Historic Preservation Act
and failed to consult with the tribe before approving 85 coalbed methane wells, most of which have already been drilled. The suit seeks to set aside the project pending further consideration.
The tribe wants a greater say because the drilling would impact the watershed.
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BLM failed to seek advice, Cheyenne charge in suit
(The Billings Gazette 2/26)
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Northern Cheyenne Tribe - http://www.ncheyenne.net
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