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Judge Halts Roan Plateau Drilling Plans

by KREX News Room
by Cori Coffin

Story Created: Jun 25, 2012 at 12:33 AM MDT

Story Updated: Jun 25, 2012 at 8:11 AM MDT

GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo.- A judge says the Bureau of Land Management didn't follow protocol when it approved a plan for oil and natural gas drilling on the Roan Plateau.

Environmentalists sued in 2008 after the BLM approved drilling in phases on the Roan, including the largely undeveloped top of the plateau.

A judge ordered the agency to take another look at the plan, citing a lack of alternative options that could leave the plateau largely undisturbed.

The judge also says the plan fails to provide adequate environmental impact assessments.

BLM officials did not immediately return calls for comment.

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