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Supreme Court to hear NEPA challenge to Guam permit

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  • U.S. Supreme Court will hear Air Force v. Prutehi Guåhan on Oct. 7.
  • Case asks if National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) mandates review before renewing the permit at Tarague Beach.
  • Guam group Prutehi Guåhan says the 2021 permit renewal is an agency action.
  • Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) led four House Natural Resources members filing an amicus brief.
  • Air Force says Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) replaces NEPA, arguing laws are complementary.