Coal severance taxes: outbreak of the domestic energy war

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States)

OSTI ID:5232876

Gray, F S

Some coal-producing states are imposing such high severance taxes that legislation is sought to put a ceiling on what states can charge and to limit their rights to impose such taxes. The authors examine the legal question of what constitutes a reasonable tax rate, the proper federal role, and other issues raised in the recent Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Montana Supreme Court decision. These issues involve precedents under the commerce clause and the supremacy clause. Both concurring and dissenting views are presented. 76 references. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Lowenstein, Newman, Reis and Axelrad, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5232876
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States) Vol. 14:4; ISSN NRLAD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
017000 -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Legislation & Regulations
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
294001* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Coal
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
COAL
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
LAWSUITS
LEGAL ASPECTS
MATERIALS
SEVERANCE TAX
STATE GOVERNMENT
TAXES
TRADE