Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, No. 23-975 [Arg: 12.10.2024]

The Supreme Court case, Seven County Infrastructure Coalition, et al., v. Eagle County, Colorado, et al. The central issue concerns the scope of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for infrastructure projects. The justices debate the appropriate standard for determining which environmental impacts an agency must consider, specifically addressing questions of proximity, foreseeability, and an agency's statutory authority. Arguments revolve around whether NEPA requires analysis of indirect or cumulative effects that extend beyond an agency's immediate purview. The discussion highlights the tension between judicial oversight and agency discretion in environmental impact assessments.