Miller said that he plans a hearing April 8 to examine such questions as whether the rights of Alaska natives and other injured parties are protected, whether Exxon should be required to release all scientific data and whether settlement funds will be used to acquire timber rights and other natural resources as part of the restoration effort.
A Justice Department attempt to settle the case in February, 1990, before Exxon and its shipping subsidiary were indicted on the felony and misdemeanor charges fell through when top Alaska officials refused to endorse the settlement.
