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Groups say they’ll sue to stop Grand Canyon mine

Legal News September 8th, 2009

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Environmental groups have given notice that they’ll sue the federal Bureau of Land Management over its decision to allow a uranium mine to reopen near the Grand Canyon.

Canadian mining company Denison Mines Corp. says it could reopen its mine about 20 miles north of the canyon by the end of the year. Dennison received the final state permit it needed last week………………he Center for Biological Diversity, the Grand Canyon Trust and the Sierra Club argue that the BLM is relying on an old environmental analysis and isn’t considering potential impacts on endangered species.

The notice the groups filed Tuesday says they plan to file a lawsuit in 60 days.

http://blog.taragana.com/law/2009/09/08/environmental-groups-say-theyll-sue-to-stop-uranium-mine-near-grand-canyon-from-reopening-12031/

September 11, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Legal, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive, uranium