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Judge: Treaty doesn't apply to permit process
Friday, April 4, 2003

A judge in Virginia has rejected a treaty rights claim of the Mattaponi Tribe.

The tribe said 17th-century treaty prohibits construction of a massive reservoir . But the judge said the State Water Control Board doesn't have to consider the treaty when awarding water permits.

The judge is considering other arguments against the project.

Get the Story:
Judge rejects part of reservoir suit (The Hampton Roads Daily Press 4/4)

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