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MAY 11, 2001

The Department of Energy has denied a freedom of information act request to identify the groups helping define the Bush administration's national energy policy.

The DOE said the information is "pre-decisional" and therefore not subject to the law. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) said on Thursday they are appealing the decision.

Get the Story:
DOE Silent On Energy Task Force Contacts (Reuters 5/11)

Relevant Links:
Gwich'in Steering Committee - http://www.alaska.net/~gwichin
Oil Issues in ANWR, US Fish and Wildlife - http://arctic.fws.gov/issues1.html
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service - http://arctic.fws.gov
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Pro-Development site - http://www.anwr.org

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