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TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2003

The state of Idaho is considering appealing a controversial roadless forest rule to the Supreme Court.

The state, the Kootenai Tribe and industry interests challenged the regulation, which bans road building and construction on roadless areas in federal forests. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overruled their objections and said the Clinton-era proposal should stand. A rehearing was denied on Friday.

At the same time, the Bush administration is rewriting the rule in response to complaints from Western states and the industry.

Get the Story:
Court won't reconsider decision on roadless rule for forest (AP 4/8)

Get the Decision:
KOOTENAI TRIBE OF IDAHO v. VENEMAN, No. 01-35472/76 (9th Cir. December 12, 2002)

Relevant Links:
Roadless Forest Plan - http://roadless.fs.fed.us

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