Federal wetlands law: the cases and the problems

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Harv. Environ. Law Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5045408

Want, W L

Like environmental statutes generally, wetlands laws have engendered much litigation, accompanied by the judicial establishment of general legal doctrine. The Supreme Court has ruled on questions of taking and private rights of action. Lower courts have decided issues of strict liability, estoppel, ripeness, injunction requirements, and hearing rights. This article surveys federal wetlands cases, presenting the issues litigated and the principles established. The author concludes with the hope that the administration's and environmentalists' disagreement on whether wetlands regulation is excessive will not end in a sacrifice of this important resource. 487 references.

• OSTI ID: 5045408
• Journal Information: Harv. Environ. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Harv. Environ. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 8:1; ISSN HELRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
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290400 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
CASE LAW
ECOSYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LAWS
LEGAL ASPECTS
PUBLIC LANDS
REGULATIONS
WETLANDS