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But legal challenges against Sable Offshore Corporation's restart efforts are far from over.

In late December, a federal agency gave approval to Sable Offshore Corporation's controversial efforts to restart a pipeline that ruptured on the Gaviota Coast in 2015.

It's the latest twist in efforts by Sable Offshore Corporation to restart the oil pipeline, which ruptured on the Gaviota Coast in 2015.

Sable Offshore Corporation is still pursuing the restart of the pipeline, which ruptured in 2015. It's now asking the Trump Administration to support ships as an alternative.

But, the pipeline owner responds, saying the federal court ruling allows restart efforts to continue.

Environmental groups blast action. They had sought a public review. The 2015 rupture of the pipeline caused a 140,000 gallon oil spill on the Gaviota Coast.

Company sues environmental group and the state over an effort to release some information about the status of the pipeline, and risks from another rupture.

State Fire Marshal's Office rejects new risk analysis plan for reopening pipeline. The agency says higher standards need to be applied.

Santa Barbara County had rejected ExxonMobil proposal, but the oil company challenged the decision in court.

County Planning Commission rejects proposal to add safety valves to pipeline: Opponents fear it's an effort to repair, instead of replacing the pipeline.