Description: Challenge to the the U.S. Air Force’s decision to expand military aircraft training over the Owyhee Canyonlands of Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada.
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Oregon Natural Desert Association v. U.S. Department of the Air Force
Case Documents:
Filing Date Type File Action Taken Summary 03/25/2024 Motion to Dismiss Download Motion to dismiss filed by defendants. 01/22/2024 Complaint Download Complaint filed. Lawsuit Challenged Expanded Aircraft Training over Owyhee Canyonlands. Environmental groups filed a lawsuit in the federal district court for the District of Oregon challenging the U.S. Air Force’s decision to expand military aircraft training over the Owyhee Canyonlands of Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada. They alleged that the Air Force violated NEPA and the Administrative Procedure by failing to take a hard look at adverse impacts (including how climate change would exacerbate impacts on resources) and mitigation measures, to consider a reasonable range of alternatives, and to provide adequate notice and public participation.