Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit May 9, 1989, No. 87-4453 (Northern Plains Resource Council v. Lujan)

TEVRIZIAN, District Judge:

I. STATEMENT OF FACTS

Appellants Northern Plains Resource Council, McCone Agricultural Protection Organization, and Montana Wildlife Federation (collectively “NPRC”) appeal from the decision of the district court granting summary judgment in favor of appellees Meridian Minerals Company, Burlington Northern Inc., and Burlington Northern Railroad Company, et al.