The Supreme Court on October 7, 2026, discussed whether the Air Force is required to conduct an environmental review prior to its munitions detonations in Guam. The case was brought forward by the environmental group Prutehi Guåhan, which argues that the submission of a permit renewal application to the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should be considered an agency action that necessitates an environmental assessment.
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Supreme Court Considers Environmental Review for Air Force Munitions Detonations in Guam
On October 7, 2026, the Supreme Court deliberated on a case regarding the necessity of an environmental review for Air Force munitions detonations in Guam. The environmental group Prutehi Guåhan contends that the permit renewal application to the Guam EPA triggers the need for such a review.
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