![]() ![]() These mining advocates are arguing that various federal mining laws preempt state law and regulations, including CEQA. On the other hand, parties advocating mining rights argue that the suction dredge permit program is too restrictive because the corresponding EIR erroneously exaggerated environmental impacts from suction dredging. On one hand, the Karuk Tribe, fisheries groups, and environmental groups have brought claims under CEQA and the Fish and Game Code, alleging that the suction dredge permit program would result in significant environmental impacts and unacceptable impacts to endangered fish. Several petitioners representing both mining and environmental interests have filed separate suits in state superior courts seeking to set aside the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s approval of the Suction Dredge Permit Program and its certification of the Final Supplemental EIR for the program. ![]()
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