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Nature of Suit Code: 893
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters
Cause of Action: 42:4332 Environmental Policy - Coop of Agency Reports

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SODA MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS

COUNCIL,

NO. CIV. S-04-2583 LKK/CMK

Plaintiff,

v. O R D E R

GAIL NORTON, et al.,

Defendants.

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A hearing was held on December 2, 2005 on the parties’ crossmotions for summary judgment. At that time the court expressed

concern about whether the plaintiffs have standing to bring the

present action. The parties agreed to submit supplemental briefing

on the following issues:

(1) What is the procedure which the Bureau of Land Management

must follow if it wishes to purchase private land?

(2) Are land exchanges possible in lieu of an outright

purchase, and if so, what are the procedures required for such an

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action and may the Bureau initiate the exchange themselves?

(3) What level of showing is needed to demonstrate an injuryin-fact to meet the Article III standing requirements? Is the

allegation of a procedural injury sufficient on its own to grant

standing?

The court hereby ORDERS supplemental briefing on the above

noted questions according to the following schedule:

1. Defendants shall submit their brief by December 23, 2005;

and

2. Plaintiffs shall respond by January 20, 2006.

The court will set the matter for further argument only if it

appears necessary. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

DATED: December 5, 2005.

/s/Lawrence K. Karlton 

LAWRENCE K. KARLTON

SENIOR JUDGE

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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