The Tongue River Railroad Company (TRRC)proposed the construction of a 130-mile railroad line in Southeastern Montana.TRRC received the approval of the Interstate Commerce Commission.However,the Northern Plains Resource Council argued that the approval was given without a full analysis of the impact of the line on aquatic life,wildlife,and sensitive plants.What are Northern Plains Resource Council's options?

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The Tongue River Railroad Company (TRRC)proposed the construction of a 130-mile railroad line in Southeastern Montana.TRRC received the approval of the Interstate Commerce Commission.However,the Northern Plains Resource Council argued that the approval was given without a full analysis of the impact of the line on aquatic life,wildlife,and sensitive plants.What are Northern Plains Resource Council's options?​

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The Northern Plains Resource Council's best option is to challenge the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the line. This would allow them to argue that the impact of the line on aquatic life, wildlife, and sensitive plants was not fully analyzed before approval was given. This could potentially lead to further review and potential limitations or mitigation measures for the railroad construction. Option A is incorrect because TRRC is subject to government regulations and approvals, and the Northern Plains Resource Council can take action against them. Option B is also incorrect because the government agency, the Interstate Commerce Commission, has already taken action by granting approval. Option D is not applicable as an MACT challenge is typically used to challenge emissions standards for industrial facilities, not railroad construction.

The Tongue River Railroad Company (TRRC)proposed the Construction of a 130-Mile