Court voids Alaska logging permits

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday voided logging permits for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska because it said the Environmental Protection Agency created new regulations without allowing public input.

The suit was filed by environmentalists who said the rules allowed for more pollution. Sealaska Corp., an Alaska Native corporation, and a forestry association sided with the government.

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Court nullifies Tongass logging permits (AP 2/14)

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NRDC v. EPA No. 0070890p (9th Circuit. February 13, 2002)