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Alaska’s request for an injunction was denied. State of Alaska v. Carter, 462 F. Supp. 978) (NEPA does not apply to presidential proclamations under the Antiquities Act). Alaska’s lawsuit was ng use of the Antiquities Act to designate p. 890 (D. Wyo. 1945). See generally Carol Hardy Vincent and
onument. Kristina Alexander, Conagress, R41330, J R41330_2011Aug22 ational Interest La its lawsuit. Alaska Nationa
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er enactment of ANCSA, the Secretary of Interior through his Assistant Secretary issued Public Land Order (PLO) 5150 which withdrew and reserved various federal public lands, subject to valid existing rights, as a
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