environmental groups don't even have to sue to stop delay or threaten som projects. case in point alaska 2010. the pebble partnership proposes a new mineral mining operation that could generate billions of dollars of economic activity and thousands of jobs around the bristol bay region. enter a local environmental group that complained to the eastboundi epa. >> despite the fact no plan or permit had been submitted the epa announced opposition to the project concluding it might interfere with a salmon habitat. whether or not the project ultimately happens bitter says the epa abused its power. >> they are jumping the gun looking to pre-empt the project. >> some groups are using the system to advance agendas that have nothing to do with the environment.