Tenth Circuit judge, dissenter
Appears in 1 story
Dissented, arguing EPA retained discretion to protect tribal interests
A federal appeals court upheld Oklahoma's power to run environmental programs on tribal lands, rejecting a challenge from the Pawnee Nation. The 2-1 ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit leaves state agencies — not tribal governments — as the primary regulators for air and waste permits inside areas of Indian Country.
Updated 2 hours ago
No stories match your search
Try a different keyword
How would you like to describe your experience with the app today?
