Opinion ID: 3065209
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Heading: standard of review

Text: “Unless the jurisdictional issue is inextricable from the merits of a case, the court may determine jurisdiction on a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.” Kingman Reef Atoll Invs., L.L.C. v. United States, 541 F.3d 1189, 1195 (9th Cir. 2008). A district court may “hear evidence regarding jurisdiction” and “resolv[e] factual disputes where necessary.” Augustine v. United States, 704 F.2d 1074, 1077 (9th Cir. 1983). “[N]o presumptive truthfulness attaches to plaintiff’s allegations.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted). “Once challenged, the party asserting subject matter jurisdiction has the burden of proving its existence.” Rattlesnake Coal. v. E.P.A., 509 F.3d 1095, 1102 n.1 (9th Cir. 2007). “Subject matter jurisdiction determinations are subject to de novo review.” State of Alaska v. Babbitt, 38 F.3d 1068, 1072 (9th Cir. 1994) (“Albert”). “A district court’s findings of fact relevant to its determination of subject matter jurisdiction are reviewed for clear error.” Kingman, 541 F.3d at 1195.