Federal judge struck down three rules crafted during the Trump administration that would have loosened Endangered Species Act-related project delays, construction groups say.
Montana judge said Corps of Engineers should have consulted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over endangered species in blanket water-body access permit.
Court is expected to consolidate a Sept. 25 lawsuit from attorneys general of 17 states, New York City and the District of Columbia with earlier one filed by environmental groups.