The company disputes allegations made regarding the old permit’s status and says it remains in full effect.
As part of the settlement, the Center for Biological Diversity, Courage Campaign Institute and the Story of Stuff Project agreed to dismiss an appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals about the old permit after a new decision is issued.
If they are not satisfied with the Forest Service’s decision on a new permit, the groups say they have the right to challenge it.