“What the secretary failed to do was any environmental analysis, any public process related to this actual exchange of lands,” attorney Katie Strong said at the environmental law firm Trustees for Alaska.
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Murkowski launches big Alaska bills whose days are numbered
Murkowski told reporters that some of the provisions are intended to stake out her position on new oil production, for instance, for this administration or the next.
Bill to allow Izembek road moves forward
Environmental groups have condemned the proposed road, but King Cove residents say it’s an important health and safety issue.
Murkowski bill would impel Izembek Road, undo EPA efforts
A bill by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski would undo two of Obama’s highest profile environmental efforts and force a land exchange for an Izembek road.
Sec. Jewell on the Hot Seat in Murkowski’s Committee
Murkowski used the occasion to bash Jewell for recent department decisions blocking oil development on the North Slope.
Interior Dept. doubles down on Izembek Road
Federal attorneys filed a motion on Friday to get King Cove’s lawsuit thrown out of court.