Oklahoma Farm Report masthead graphic with wheat on the left and cattle on the right.
Howdy Neighbors!
Ron Hays, Director of Farm and Ranch Programming, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network  |  2401 Exchange Ave, Suite F, Oklahoma City, Ok 73108  |  (405) 601-9211

advertisements
   
   
   
   
   

Agricultural News


Government Cracks Down on Sue and Settle Tactics Employed by Environmental Activist Groups

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:30:31 CDT

Government Cracks Down on Sue and Settle Tactics Employed by Environmental Activist Groups


Sue and settle is a tactic that environmental groups have used to coerce government agencies to get what they want when it comes to various regulations. Ethan Lane, executive director of the Public Lands Council for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association said in a recent interview with Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director Ron Hays that he believes we may be nearing the end of the sue and settle era - thanks to the efforts of the current administration.


"It's not dead, but it may be on life support," Lane said. "This administration has been really proactive on the sue and settle issue."


According to Lane, many of the groups that choose to employ this tactic are often enabled to do so through government funds granted under the Equal Acts of Justice Act (EAJA). Some have even reported that 30 to 40 percent of their annual budget comes from government awards. Recognizing the conflict of interest there, the Administration and eventually even Congress came together to require federal agencies to establish public databases itemizing their EAJA payouts. Furthermore, the agencies are now required to hold comment periods as well to allow the public an opportunity to weigh in on whether or not the settlements awarded in these cases are sensible.


"Now, whether or not the government decides to listen to those comments is up to them - but we're starting to get a little sunshine on these decisions, because at the end of the day that's what's been missing from this equation," he said. "So, we give a lot of credit to the Administration for their work on this and we hope they keep the pressure on because the result is going to be a better functioning system for everybody."


Listen to Hays' complete conversation with Lane as the discuss the Administration's actions to curb sue and settle activity by environmental groups, on today's Beef Buzz.


The Beef Buzz is a regular feature heard on radio stations around the region on the Radio Oklahoma Network and is a regular audio feature found on this website as well. Click on the LISTEN BAR below for today's show and check out our archives for older Beef Buzz shows covering the gamut of the beef cattle industry today.



   




   

Hear their complete conversation discussing the Administration's actions to curb sue and settle cases.
right-click to download mp3

 

WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

 


Top Agricultural News

  • Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions Sale Order Available Here- Sale Set for 4 PM Friday  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:50:54 CDT
  • Rural Voters Dominated Vote to Defeat Recreational Marijuana March 7th  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:13:05 CST
  • Ron Hays Talks to Israeli Ag Tour Guide Colin Lotzof About the Miraclel of Ag in Israel  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:11:04 CST
  • OALP Members Experience First Hand View of Cutting Edge Drip Irrigation Technology as Israel Travel Ends  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:51:49 CST
  • OALP Members Get First Hand View of Cutting Edge Drip Irrigation Technology as Israel Travel Ends  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:50:10 CST
  • Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Sees Fruit, Beef and Dairy Production North of the Sea of Galilee in Israel  Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:56:02 CST
  • Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Sees Diverse Farm Operations in Jordan River Valley of Israel  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:17:30 CST
  • Israeli Tour Guide Mark Kedem Talks About The Cultural Aspects of What Class XX of OALP is Experiencing   Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:17:23 CST

  • More Headlines...

       

    Ron salutes our daily email sponsors!

    Oklahoma Beef council Oklahoma Ag Credit Oklahoma Farm Bureau National Livestock Credit Ag Mediation Program P&K Equipment Oklahoma City Farm Show Union Mutual Stillwater Milling Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association KIS FUTURES, INC.
       
       
       
       
       

    Search OklahomaFarmReport.com

    © 2008-2024 Oklahoma Farm Report
    Email Ron   |   Newsletter Signup   |    Current Spots   |    Program Links

    WebReady powered by WireReady® Inc.