Originally Posted By: cohoangler
Originally Posted By: Carcassman
It just seems so obvious that the decision has been made by the Feds, they just don't have the gonads to say it because it will end up in Court and they could lose there.


I agree. In my view, their tentative decision is to issue the permit. But they're concerned about whether they are prepared for the resulting litigation (from the Tribe). The previous litigation on culverts in Puget Sound (which went all the way to the Supreme Court) is likely a major concern for their attorneys.


If the Corps issues the permit would the Suquamish take formal action to oppose it? So far all they have had to do is submit an objection and some rather over the top testimonials from a couple of tribal fishers.

A formal action, especially a court action, would bring all of this stuff out into a more public arena. All sorts of information could come out to include Chinook harvest, crab harvest, casino money and their agreement with the Port of Seattle where they are being paid to facilitate Port project permitting.

Again, so far they have been able to play the delay game but that is hopefully going to come to an end this month.
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