Supreme Court to Review Reinstatement of Utah Rail Project Approval

The court will examine an appeals ruling that overturned environmental approval for an oil-transporting rail line in eastern Utah.

The Uinta Basin Railway would connect Utah oil producers to larger markets, potentially increasing crude shipments by 350,000 barrels daily.
Proponents argue the project will boost local economies and domestic energy production, supported by oil businesses and the Ute Indian Tribe.
Environmental groups and Colorado officials express concerns over safety, potential derailments, and climate impact.
A federal appeals court previously ruled the environmental approval process was rushed and violated federal law.
The Supreme Court's decision will focus on whether the Surface Transportation Board should have considered the environmental impact of the oil transported.